background retinopathy
(REH-tih-NOP-uh-thee): a type of damage to the retina of the eye marked by bleeding, fluid accumulation, and abnormal dilation of the blood vessels . Background Read more»
basal rate
a steady trickle of low levels of longer-acting insulin , such as that used in insulin pumps .
biguanide
(by-GWAH-nide): a class of oral medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes that lowers blood glucose by reducing the amount of glucose produced by the liver and by helping Read more»
blood glucose
blood glucose, or commonly referred to as blood sugar, is the form of energy circulating in the blood stream. Blood glucose is Read more»
blood glucose level
the amount of glucose in a given amount of blood. It is noted in milligrams in a deciliter, or mg/dL.
blood glucose meter
a small, portable machine used by people with diabetes to check their blood sugar levels . After pricking the skin with a lancet , one places Read more»
blood glucose monitoring
checking blood glucose level on a regular basis in order to manage diabetes. A blood glucose meter (or blood glucose test strips that change color when touched by Read more»
blood pressure
the force of blood exerted on the inside walls of blood vessels . Blood pressure is expressed as a ratio (example: 120/80, read as Read more»
blood sampling devices
a small instrument for pricking the skin with a fine needle to obtain a sample of blood to test for glucose (sugar). Read more»
blood sugar
Common name for Blood Glucose
blood sugar level
Common name for Blood Glucose Level .
blood urea nitrogen
(yoo-REE-uh NY-truh-jen) (BUN): a waste product in the blood from the breakdown of protein . The kidneys filter blood to remove urea . As kidney Read more»
blood vessels
tubes that carry blood to and from all parts of the body. The three main types of blood vessels are arteries , veins , Read more»
BMI
Abbreviation of Body Mass Index .
body mass index (BMI)
a measure used to evaluate body weight relative to a person’s height. BMI is used to find out if a person is Read more»
bolus
(BOH-lus): an extra amount of insulin taken to cover an expected rise in blood glucose , often related to a meal or snack.
borderline diabetes
a former term for pre-diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance .
brittle diabetes
a term used when a person’s blood glucose level moves often from low to high and from high to low.
BUN
Abbreviation of Blood Urea Nitrogen
bunion
(BUN-yun): a bulge on the first joint of the big toe, caused by the swelling of a fluid sac under the skin. Read more»
