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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 |
|---|---|
| Kidneys |
Twin organs found in the lower part of the back. The kidneys purify the blood of all waste and harmful material. They also control the level of some helpful chemical substances in the blood. |
| Pancreas |
An organ in the body that makes insulin so that the body can use glucose for energy. The pancreas also makes enzymes that help the body digest food. |
| Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose |
A way for people with diabetes to find out how much glucose is in their blood. A drop of blood from the fingertip is placed on a special coated strip of paper that “reads” (often through an electronic meter) the amount of glucose in the blood. |
| Type 1 Diabetes |
A condition in which the pancreas makes so little insulin that the body can’t use blood glucose as energy. People with type 1 diabetes need to take insulin every day. |
| Type 2 Diabetes |
A condition in which the body either makes too little insulin or can’t use the insulin it makes to use blood glucose as energy. All people with diabetes need to eat healthy foods stay at a healthy weight and be active everyday. People with type 2 diabetes often need to take diabetes pills or insulin. Type 2 diabetes is the most common from of diabetes. |
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