HDL Cholesterol
Abbreviation for High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol
heart disease
Heart disease is a broad term used to describe a range of diseases that affect your heart, and in some cases, your Read more»
hemodialysis
see dialysis .
hemoglobin A1C test
see A1C .
heredity
the passing of a trait from parent to child.
HHNS
Abbreviation for Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome .
high blood glucose
Common name for Hyperglycemia .
high blood pressure
Common name for Hypertension .
High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol
(LIP-oh-PRO-teen)(kuh-LESS-tuh-rawl): a fat found in the blood that takes extra cholesterol from the blood to the liver for removal. Sometimes called “good” Read more»
HLA
Abbreviation for Human Leukocyte Antigens .
honeymoon phase
temporary remission of hyperglycemia that occurs in some people newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes , when some insulin secretion resumes for a short time, usually a Read more»
hormone
a chemical produced in one part of the body and released into the blood to trigger or regulate particular functions of the Read more»
human leukocyte antigens
(HLA): proteins located on the surface of the cell that help the immune system identify the cell either as one belonging to the body or Read more»
hyperglycemia
(HY-per-gly-SEE-mee-uh): excessive blood glucose . Fasting hyperglycemia is blood glucose above a desirable level after a person has fasted for at least 8 hours. Read more»
hyperinsulinemia
(HY-per-IN-suh-lih-NEE-mee-uh): a condition in which the level of insulin in the blood is higher than normal. Caused by overproduction of insulin by the Read more»
hyperlipidemia
(HY-per-li-pih-DEE-mee-uh): higher than normal fat and cholesterol levels in the blood.
hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome
(HY-per-oz-MOH-lur HY-per-gly-SEE-mik non-kee-TAH-tik) (HHNS): an emergency condition in which one’s blood glucose level is very high and ketones are not present in the blood or urine . Read more»
hypertension
(HY-per-TEN-shun): a condition present when blood flows through the blood vessels with a force greater than normal. Also called high blood pressure . Hypertension can strain Read more»
hypoglycemia
(hy-po-gly-SEE-mee-uh): a condition that occurs when one’s blood glucose is lower than normal, usually less than 70 mg/dL . Signs include hunger, nervousness, shakiness, perspiration, Read more»
hypoglycemia unawareness
(un-uh-WARE-ness): a state in which a person does not feel or recognize the symptoms of hypoglycemia. People who have frequent episodes of Read more»
hypotension
low blood pressure or a sudden drop in blood pressure. Hypotension may occur when a person rises quickly from a sitting or reclining position, Read more»
