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Diabetes treatment
Diabetes prevention and treatment.
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gastroparesis
Health care; Diabetes treatment
A form of neuropathy that affects the stomach. Digestion of food may be incomplete or delayed, resulting in nausea, vomiting, or bloating, making blood glucose control difficult.
certified diabetes educator (CDE)
Health care; Diabetes treatment
A health care professional with expertise in diabetes education who has met eligibility requirements and successfully completed a certification exam. See diabetes educator.
transient ischemic attack (TIA)
Health care; Diabetes treatment
A condition in which blood flow to the brain is temporarily blocked. Tias can cause temporary weakness or numbness, sudden confusion, dizziness, vision problems, or severe headache.
carbohydrate counting
Health care; Diabetes treatment
A method of meal planning for people with diabetes based on counting the number of grams of carbohydrate in food.
insulin infuser
Health care; Diabetes treatment
A device for taking insulin in which a small tube is inserted just below the skin and remains in place for several days. Insulin is injected into the end of the tube.
basal rate
Health care; Diabetes treatment
A continuous supply of low levels of longer-acting insulin, as used in insulin pumps.
