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Glossary of Diabetes and Health related terms.
Information was compiled from various online resources including the CDC.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Beta Cells |
Cells that make insulin. Beta cells are found in areas of the pancreas called the Islets of Langerhans. |
| Bladder |
A hollow organ that urine drains into from the kidneys. From the bladder, urine leaves the body. |
| Blood Glucose |
The main sugar that the body makes from the food we eat. Glucose is carried through the bloodstream to provide energy to all of the body’s living cells. The cells cannot use glucose without the help of insulin. |
| Blood Pressure |
The force of the blood against the artery walls. Two levels of blood pressure are measured: the highest, or systolic, occurs when the heart pumps blood into the blood vessels, and the lowest, or diastolic, occurs when the heart rests |
| Blood Sugar |
See "Blood Glucose" |
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