pancreas
(PAN-kree-us): an organ that makes insulin and enzymes for digestion. The pancreas is located behind the lower part of the stomach and is about Read more»
pancreas transplantation
a surgical procedure to take a healthy whole or partial pancreas from a donor and place it into a person with diabetes. Read more»
pancreatitis
inflammation (pain, tenderness) of the pancreas ; it can make the pancreas stop working. It is caused by drinking too much alcohol, by Read more»
peak action
the time period when the effect of something is as strong as it can be such as when insulin in having the most Read more»
pediatric endocrinologist
(pee-dee-AT-rik en-doh-krih-NAH-luh-jist): a doctor who treats children who have endocrine gland problems such as diabetes
pedorthist
(ped-OR-thist): a health care professional who specializes in fitting shoes for people with disabilities or deformities. A pedorthist can custom-make shoes or Read more»
periodontal disease
(PER-ee-oh-DON-tul): disease of the gums.
periodontist
(PER-ee-oh-DON-tist): a dentist who specializes in treating people who have gum diseases.
peripheral neuropathy
(puh-RIF-uh-rul ne-ROP-uh-thee): nerve damage that affects the feet, legs, or hands. Peripheral neuropathy causes pain, numbness, or a tingling feeling.
peripheral vascular disease
(puh-RIF-uh-rul VAS-kyoo-ler) (PVD): a disease of the large blood vessels of the arms, legs, and feet. PVD may occur when major blood vessels in Read more»
peritoneal dialysis
A method of Dialysis in which cleaning of the blood by using the lining of the abdomen as a filter. A cleansing solution Read more»
pharmacist
(FAR-mah-sist): a health care professional who prepares and distributes medicine to people. Pharmacists also give information on medicines.
photocoagulation
(FOH-toh-koh-ag-yoo-LAY-shun): a treatment for diabetic retinopathy . A strong beam of light (laser) is used to seal off bleeding blood vessels in the eye and to Read more»
Pioglitazone
(py-oh-GLIT-uh-zone): an oral medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes . It helps insulin take glucose from the blood into the cells for energy by making Read more»
podiatrist
(puh-DY-uh-trist): a doctor who treats people who have foot problems. Podiatrists also help people keep their feet healthy by providing regular Read more»
podiatry
(puh-DY-uh-tree): the care and treatment of feet.
point system
a meal planning system that uses points to rate the caloric content of foods.
polydipsia
(pah-lee-DIP-see-uh): excessive thirst; may be a sign of diabetes.
polyphagia
(pah-lee-FAY-jee-ah): excessive hunger; may be a sign of diabetes.
polyunsaturated fats
a type of fat that comes from vegetables.
polyuria
(pah-lee-YOOR-ee-ah): excessive urination; may be a sign of diabetes.
postprandial blood glucose
(post-PRAN-dee-ul): the blood glucose level taken 1 to 2 hours after eating.
Prandin
Brand name for Repaglinide .
prediabetes
a condition in which blood glucose levels are higher than normal but are not high enough for a diagnosis of diabetes. People with pre-diabetes are Read more»
preeclampsia
a condition that some women with diabetes have during the late stages of pregnancy. Two signs of this condition are high blood pressure and swelling because Read more»
premixed insulin
a commercially produced combination of two different types of insulin . See 50/50 insulin , 70/30 insulin and 75/25 insulin.
preprandial blood glucose
(pree-PRAN-dee-ul): the blood glucose level taken before eating.
prognosis
telling a person now what is likely to happen in the future because of having a disease.
proinsulin
(proh-IN-suh-lin): the substance made first in the pancreas and then broken into several pieces to become insulin .
proliferative retinopathy
(pro-LIH-fur-ah-tiv REH-tih-NOP-uh-thee): a condition in which fragile new blood vessels grow along the retina and in the vitreous humor of the eye.
prosthesis
(prahs-THEE-sis): a man-made substitute for a missing body part such as an arm or a leg.
protein
(PRO-teen): 1. One of the three main nutrients in food. Foods that provide protein include meat, poultry, fish, cheese, milk, dairy products, Read more»
proteinuria
(PRO-tee-NOOR-ee-uh): the presence of protein in the urine , indicating that the kidneys are not working properly.
pump
see insulin pump .
