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Diabetes treatment

Diabetes prevention and treatment.

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monofilament

Health care; Diabetes treatment

A short piece of nylon, like a hairbrush bristle, mounted on a wand. To check sensitivity of the nerves in the foot, the doctor touches the filament to the bottom of the foot.

sliding scale

Health care; Diabetes treatment

A set of instructions for adjusting insulin on the basis of blood glucose test results, meals, or activity levels.

lactic acidosis

Health care; Diabetes treatment

A serious condition in which there is a buildup of lactic acid in the body. Lactic acidosis can result from diabetic ketoacidosis, liver disease, or kidney disease.

transient neonatal diabetes mellitus (TNDM)

Health care; Diabetes treatment

A rare, monogenic form of diabetes that occurs in the first 6 months of life. Tndm disappears during infancy but can reappear later in life.

neonatal diabetes mellitus (NDM)

Health care; Diabetes treatment

A rare, monogenic form of diabetes that occurs in the first 6 months of life. In about half of those with ndm, the condition is lifelong and is called permanent neonatal diabetes mellitus (pndm). In ...

permanent neonatal diabetes mellitus (PNDM)

Health care; Diabetes treatment

A rare, monogenic form of diabetes that first occurs in the first 6 months of life and is a permanent condition.

insulin aspart

Health care; Diabetes treatment

A rapid-acting insulin with an onset of 15 minutes, a peak at 30 to 90 minutes, and a duration of 3 to 5 hours. (brand name: novolog. )

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