diabetic
Needs insulin injections
Diabetic describes something related to diabetes, a condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar: diabetic complications, diabetic neuropathy.
As a noun, a diabetic is a person with diabetes: She's been a diabetic since childhood.
Diabetic products are formulated with reduced sugar: diabetic chocolate, diabetic-friendly recipes.
Circulating glucose level
- hyperglycemiaAbnormally high blood glucose
- hypoglycemiaInsufficient blood glucose
- glycemic indexCarbohydrate blood sugar rating
- glucometerBlood sugar measuring device
glucose monitoring · fasting glucose · postprandial glucose · glucose meter · finger prick · test strips · blood sugar spike · glucose reading
Damage to peripheral nerves
- retinopathyDisease of eye's photosensitive layer
- nephropathyKidney tissue deterioration
- foot ulcerOpen sore below ankle
- amputationSurgical limb removal
cardiovascular disease · ketoacidosis · vision loss · nerve damage · kidney disease · poor circulation · slow healing · gangrene
Programmable hormone infusion device
- insulin resistanceReduced cellular hormone sensitivity
- insulin therapyAdministered hormone replacing pancreatic function
- insulin penPrefilled diabetes medication dispenser
- insulin syringeDevice for hormone injection
insulin sensitivity · subcutaneous injection · insulin shock · sliding scale · pen needle · vial
Glucose-bound blood protein measure
- endocrinologistPhysician specializing in glands
- medicationTherapeutic substance for illness
- metforminBiguanide glucose-lowering drug
- oral medicationDrugs swallowed whole
meal planning · carb counting · lifestyle modification · self-management · compliance · adherence · checkups · screening
Second classification variant
- gestationalOf the pregnancy period
- prediabeticNear-diabetic metabolic state
- metabolic syndromeClustered cardiovascular risk factors
- autoimmuneBody attacks itself
pancreas · onset · diagnosis · hereditary · genetic predisposition · uncontrolled · borderline
Lacking added sweeteners
- low-carbMinimal starch intake
- glycemic indexCarbohydrate blood sugar rating
- sugar substituteNon-caloric sweetening agent
- portion controlLimiting serving sizes
artificial sweetener · whole grains · fiber intake · net carbs · complex carbohydrates · sugar alcohol
Regulating body mass intentionally
- foot careMaintaining healthy lower limbs
- regular checkupsScheduled preventive medical visits
- medical alert braceletWristband listing health conditions
- support groupGathering for mutual encouragement
self-care · stress management · sleep hygiene · hydration · smoking cessation · community support · wellness program
blood sugar
Circulating glucose level
- hyperglycemiaAbnormally high blood glucose
- hypoglycemiaInsufficient blood glucose
- glycemic indexCarbohydrate blood sugar rating
glucometer · glucose monitoring · fasting glucose · postprandial glucose · glucose meter · finger prick · test strips · blood sugar spike · glucose reading · sugar crash
neuropathy
Damage to peripheral nerves
- retinopathyDisease of eye's photosensitive layer
- nephropathyKidney tissue deterioration
- foot ulcerOpen sore below ankle
amputation · cardiovascular disease · ketoacidosis · vision loss · nerve damage · kidney disease · poor circulation · slow healing · gangrene · gastroparesis
insulin pump
Programmable hormone infusion device
- insulin resistanceReduced cellular hormone sensitivity
- insulin therapyAdministered hormone replacing pancreatic function
- insulin penPrefilled diabetes medication dispenser
insulin syringe · insulin sensitivity · subcutaneous injection · insulin shock · sliding scale · pen needle · vial
A1C
Glucose-bound blood protein measure
- endocrinologistPhysician specializing in glands
- medicationTherapeutic substance for illness
- metforminBiguanide glucose-lowering drug
oral medication · meal planning · carb counting · lifestyle modification · self-management · compliance · adherence · checkups · screening · prevention
type 2
Second classification variant
- gestationalOf the pregnancy period
- prediabeticNear-diabetic metabolic state
- metabolic syndromeClustered cardiovascular risk factors
autoimmune · pancreas · onset · diagnosis · hereditary · genetic predisposition · uncontrolled · borderline
sugar-free
Lacking added sweeteners
- low-carbMinimal starch intake
- glycemic indexCarbohydrate blood sugar rating
- sugar substituteNon-caloric sweetening agent
portion control · artificial sweetener · whole grains · fiber intake · net carbs · complex carbohydrates · sugar alcohol
weight management
Regulating body mass intentionally
- foot careMaintaining healthy lower limbs
- regular checkupsScheduled preventive medical visits
- medical alert braceletWristband listing health conditions
support group · self-care · stress management · sleep hygiene · hydration · smoking cessation · community support · wellness program
- hypoglycemiablood sugar crash, sugar crash, glucose, insulin shock, hypoglycemic
- medical adjectivessurgical, cardiac, orthopedic, malignant, respiratory
- dietsvegan, ketogenic, vegetarian, keto, Atkins diet
- Disabilitiesblind, paralysis, vision loss, developmental disability, hearing impairment
- disabled peoplewheelchair user, amputee, paraplegic, quadriplegic, blind person
- fertility statesfertile, infertile, sterile, barren, fecund
- type 2 diabetesChronic insulin resistance condition
- type 1 diabetesAutoimmune insulin deficiency disease
- diabetic dietCarb-controlled eating regimen
- diabetic comaUnconsciousness from extreme glucose
- diabetic shockSevere low blood sugar
- juvenile diabetesAutoimmune insulin deficiency in youth