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Diabetes treatment
Diabetes prevention and treatment.
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biguanide
Health care; Diabetes treatment
A class of oral medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes that lowers blood glucose by reducing the amount of glucose produced by the liver. This type of medicine also helps treat insulin resistance, a ...
ketone
Health care; Diabetes treatment
A chemical produced when there is a shortage of insulin in the blood and the body breaks down body fat for energy. High levels of ketones can lead to diabetic ketoacidosis and coma. Sometimes ...
body mass index (BMI)
Health care; Diabetes treatment
A measure used to evaluate body weight relative to a person's height. Bmi is used to find out if a person is underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese.
myocardial infarction
Health care; Diabetes treatment
A condition in which the blood vessels to the heart become totally or partially blocked by fatty deposits. When the blood supply is cut off or reduced, oxygen and other needed supplies can’t get ...
optician
Health care; Diabetes treatment
A health care professional who dispenses glasses and lenses. An optician also makes and fits contact lenses.
proteinuria
Health care; Diabetes treatment
A condition in which the urine contains large amounts of protein, a sign that the kidneys are not working properly.
vaginal yeast
Health care; Diabetes treatment
A fungus that is normally found in the body but commonly becomes overgrown in people with diabetes. Overgrowth is due to increased sugar in the body and a weakened immune system. Use of antibiotics ...
