lactic acidosis
the buildup of lactic acid in the body. The cells make lactic acid when they use glucose (sugar) for energy. If too much Read more»
LADA
Abbreviation for Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults .
lancet
a spring-loaded device used to prick the skin with a small needle to obtain a drop of blood for blood glucose monitoring.
laser surgery treatment
a type of therapy that uses a strong beam of light to treat a damaged area. The beam of light is called Read more»
latent autoimmune diabetes in adults
(LADA): a condition in which type 1 diabetes develops in adults.
LDL cholesterol
Abbreviation for Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol
lente insulin
(LEN-tay): an intermediate-acting insulin. On average, lente insulin starts to lower blood glucose levels within 1 to 2 hours after injection . It Read more»
limited joint mobility
a condition in which the joints swell and the skin of the hand becomes thick, tight, and waxy, making the joints less Read more»
lipid
(LIP-id): a term for fat in the body. Lipids can be broken down by the body and used for energy.
lipid profile
a blood test that measures total cholesterol , triglycerides, and HDL cholesterol. LDL cholesterol is then calculated from the results. A lipid profile Read more»
lipoatrophy
defect in the breaking down or building up of fat below the surface of the skin, resulting in lumps or small dents Read more»
lipodystrophy
(LIP-oh-DIH-struh-fee): defect in the breaking down or building up of fat below the surface of the skin, resulting in lumps or small Read more»
lipohypertrophy
(LIP-oh-hy-PER-truh-fee): buildup of fat below the surface of the skin, causing lumps. Lipohypertrophy may be caused by repeated injections of insulin in the same Read more»
lispro insulin
(LYZ-proh): a rapid-acting insulin. On average, lispro (Humalog) insulin starts to lower blood glucose within 5 minutes after injection. It has its Read more»
liver
an organ in the body that changes food into energy, removes alcohol and poisons from the blood, and makes bile, a substance Read more»
long-acting insulin
a type of insulin that starts to lower blood glucose within 4 to 6 hours after injection and has its strongest effect 10 to 18 Read more»
low blood sugar
Common name for Hypoglycemia .
low-density lipoprotein cholesterol
(kuh-LESS-tuh-rawl LIP-oh-PRO-teen): a fat found in the blood that takes cholesterol  around the body to where it is needed for cell repair and Read more»
