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Diabetes treatment
Diabetes prevention and treatment.
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sorbitol
Health care; Diabetes treatment
1. A sugar alcohol—a sweetener—with 4 calories per gram. 2. A substance produced by the body in people with diabetes that can cause damage to the eyes and nerves.
diabetes
Health care; Diabetes treatment
A condition characterized by hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) resulting from the body’s inability to use blood glucose for energy. In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas no longer makes insulin; ...
dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor
Health care; Diabetes treatment
A class of oral medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes that lowers blood glucose by helping the body make more insulin when it’s needed. This type of medicine also helps keep the liver from putting ...
pre-diabetes
Health care; Diabetes treatment
A condition in which blood glucose levels are higher than normal but are not high enough for a diagnosis of diabetes. People with pre-diabetes are at increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes, ...
stroke
Health care; Diabetes treatment
A condition in which the blood supply to the brain is suddenly cut off, caused by a blockage or the bursting of a blood vessel in the brain or neck. Then brain tissue can be damaged. A stroke can ...
gland
Health care; Diabetes treatment
A group of cells that secrete substances. Endocrine glands secrete hormones. Exocrine glands secrete salt, enzymes, and water.
gastropathy
Health care; Diabetes treatment
A form of neuropathy that affects the stomach. Symptoms may include nausea, discomfort, a feeling of fullness, and vomiting. The stomach may be delayed in emptying, called gastroparesis.
