Diabetes treatment

Diabetes treatment

Diabetes prevention and treatment.

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maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY)

Health care; Diabetes treatment

A monogenic form of diabetes that usually first occurs during adolescence or early adulthood.

xylitol

Health care; Diabetes treatment

A carbohydrate-based sweetener found in plants and used as a substitute for sugar; provides calories. Found in some mints and chewing gum.

1. One of the three main nutrients in food. Foods that provide protein include meat, poultry, fish, cheese, milk, dairy products, eggs, and dried beans. 2. Proteins are also used in the body for cell ...

pediatric endocrinologist

Health care; Diabetes treatment

A doctor who treats children who have endocrine gland problems such as diabetes.

high blood pressure

Health care; Diabetes treatment

A condition present when blood flows through the blood vessels with a force greater than normal. Also called high blood pressure. Hypertension can strain the heart, damage blood vessels, and increase ...

lipid profile

Health care; Diabetes treatment

A blood test that measures total cholesterol, triglycerides, and hdl cholesterol. Ldl cholesterol is then calculated from the results. A lipid profile is one measure of a person's risk of ...