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Diabetes treatment
Diabetes prevention and treatment.
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acute renal failure
Health care; Diabetes treatment
Sudden and temporary loss of kidney function. See chronic kidney disease.
wound care
Health care; Diabetes treatment
Steps taken to ensure a wound such as a foot ulcer heals correctly. People with diabetes need to take special precautions so wounds do not become infected.
very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) cholesterol
Health care; Diabetes treatment
Stands for very-low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. A form of cholesterol in the blood. High levels may be related to cardiovascular disease.
low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol
Health care; Diabetes treatment
Stands for low-density lipoprotein cholesterol; a fat found in the blood that takes cholesterol around the body to where it is needed for cell repair and also deposits it on the inside of artery ...
HDL cholesterol
Health care; Diabetes treatment
Stands for high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, which is a fat found in the blood that takes extra cholesterol from the blood to the liver for removal. Sometimes called “good” cholesterol.
claudication
Health care; Diabetes treatment
Pain that comes and goes in the muscles of the leg. This pain results from a lack of blood supply to the legs and usually happens when walking or exercising.
AGEs
Health care; Diabetes treatment
Stands for advanced glycosylation end products. Ages are produced in the body when glucose links with protein. They play a role in damaging blood vessels, which can lead to diabetes complications.
