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Glossary of terms realated to health and Diabetes.
Information was compiled from various online resources including the CDC.
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| A1C |
A test that sums up how much glucose has been sticking to part of the hemoglobin during the past 3–4 months. Hemoglobin is a substance in the red blood cells that supplies oxygen to the cells of the body. The AIC goal for patients in general is an AIC goal of less than 7%. The AIC goal for the individual patient is an AIC as close to 6% as possible without a considerable amount of low blood glucose. |
| ACE inhibitor |
A type of drug used to lower blood pressure. Studies indicate that it may also help prevent or slow the progression of kidney disease in people with diabetes. ACE is an acronym for angiotensin-converting enzyme. |
| Autoimmune Process |
A process where the body’s immune system attacks and destroys body tissue that it mistakes for foreign matter. |
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