diabetics
Blood sugar monitors
Diabetics are people who have diabetes, a condition in which the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar.
The word functions as both noun and adjective: a support group for diabetics, diabetic complications, diabetic-friendly recipes.
Someone might be a Type 1 diabetic or a Type 2 diabetic, referring to distinct forms of the disease.
Primary cellular fuel
- hypoglycemiaInsufficient blood glucose
- hyperglycemiaAbnormally high blood glucose
- blood sugarCirculating glucose level
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
glucometer · A1C · ketones · fingerstick · glucose meter · postprandial · fasting glucose · glucose tolerance
Syringe-administered doses
- insulin pumpProgrammable hormone infusion device
- pancreasDual-function abdominal gland
- hormoneBody's chemical messenger
- insulin resistanceReduced cellular hormone sensitivity
subcutaneous · pen needle · bolus · rapid-acting · long-acting · islets of Langerhans · endocrine · glucagon
Physician specializing in glands
- primary care physicianMain healthcare provider
- dietitianLicensed food and nutrition expert
- podiatristLower limb specialist
- ophthalmologistEye disease physician
healthcare team · checkup · referral · specialist · nurse practitioner · pharmacist · nutritionist · mental health
Customary food consumption
- meal planningScheduling what you'll cook
- portion controlLimiting serving sizes
- exerciseActivity for fitness
- self-monitoringTracking your own states
foot care · eye exams · blood pressure · cholesterol · support groups · lifestyle modification · stress management · travel planning
Biguanide glucose-lowering drug
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- pharmacyMedicinal dispensary
- OzempicBranded diabetes medication
- injectableAdministered via needle
dosage · side effects · drug interactions · generic · brand name · refills · adherence
Damage to peripheral nerves
- retinopathyDisease of eye's photosensitive layer
- nephropathyKidney tissue deterioration
- foot ulcersOpen sores on lowest extremity
- amputationSurgical limb removal
cardiovascular disease · stroke · blindness · kidney failure · slow healing · infections · gastroparesis · heart attack
Stopping something before occurring
- risk factorsElements increasing adverse outcomes
- screeningEvaluative selection process
- symptomsIndicators of disease
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
obesity · family history · public health · early detection · genetic predisposition · warning signs · education campaigns · community outreach
glucose
Primary cellular fuel
- hypoglycemiaInsufficient blood glucose
- hyperglycemiaAbnormally high blood glucose
- blood sugarCirculating glucose level
monitoring · glucometer · A1C · ketones · fingerstick · glucose meter · postprandial · fasting glucose · glucose tolerance · blood test
injections
Syringe-administered doses
- insulin pumpProgrammable hormone infusion device
- pancreasDual-function abdominal gland
- hormoneBody's chemical messenger
insulin resistance · subcutaneous · pen needle · bolus · rapid-acting · long-acting · islets of Langerhans · endocrine · glucagon · insulin sensitivity
endocrinologist
Physician specializing in glands
- primary care physicianMain healthcare provider
- dietitianLicensed food and nutrition expert
- podiatristLower limb specialist
ophthalmologist · healthcare team · checkup · referral · specialist · nurse practitioner · pharmacist · nutritionist · mental health · insurance coverage
diet
Customary food consumption
- meal planningScheduling what you'll cook
- portion controlLimiting serving sizes
- exerciseActivity for fitness
self-monitoring · foot care · eye exams · blood pressure · cholesterol · support groups · lifestyle modification · stress management · travel planning · log book
metformin
Biguanide glucose-lowering drug
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- pharmacyMedicinal dispensary
- OzempicBranded diabetes medication
injectable · dosage · side effects · drug interactions · generic · brand name · refills · adherence
neuropathy
Damage to peripheral nerves
- retinopathyDisease of eye's photosensitive layer
- nephropathyKidney tissue deterioration
- foot ulcersOpen sores on lowest extremity
amputation · cardiovascular disease · stroke · blindness · kidney failure · slow healing · infections · gastroparesis · heart attack · nerve damage
prevention
Stopping something before occurring
- risk factorsElements increasing adverse outcomes
- screeningEvaluative selection process
- symptomsIndicators of disease
diagnosis · obesity · family history · public health · early detection · genetic predisposition · warning signs · education campaigns · community outreach · statistics
- populationspatients, inpatients, outpatients, elderly patients, stroke patients
- patientspatient, inpatients, inpatient, outpatients, outpatient
- vaccine recipientsbabies, children, infants, newborns, toddlers
- Disabilitiesblind, paralysis, vision loss, developmental disability, hearing impairment
- invalidsinvalid, invalids, infirm, bedridden, incapacitated
- diabetic dietCarb-controlled eating regimen
- diabetic comaUnconsciousness from extreme glucose
- diabetic shockSevere low blood sugar
- diabetic socksSeamless hosiery for blood-sugar conditions
- diabetic emergencyDangerous blood sugar event
- diabetic patientOne with blood sugar condition