endogenous
grown or made inside the body. Insulin made by a person’s own pancreas is endogenous insulin. Insulin that is made from beef or pork Read more»
Diabetes Glossary
enzyme
(EN-zime): protein made by the body that brings about a chemical reaction, for example, the enzymes produced by the gut to aid Read more»
euglycemia
(you-gly-SEEM-ee-uh): a normal level of glucose in the blood.
exchange lists
one of several approaches for diabetes meal planning. Foods are categorized into three groups based on their nutritional content. Lists provide the Read more»
fasting blood glucose test
a check of a person’s blood glucose level after the person has not eaten for 8 to 12 hours (usually overnight). This test is used Read more»
fat
1. One of the three main nutrients in food. Foods that provide fat are butter, margarine, salad dressing, oil, nuts, meat, poultry, Read more»
fatty acids
a basic unit of fats . When insulin levels are too low or there is not enough glucose (sugar) to use for energy, the body Read more»
fiber
a substance found in foods that comes from plants. Fiber helps in the digestive process and is thought to lower and help Read more»
fluorescein angiography
(fluh-RESS-ee-in an-gee-AH-grah-fee): a test to examine blood vessels in the eye; done by injecting dye into an arm vein and then taking photos as the Read more»
food exchange
See: exchange lists .
foot care
taking special steps to avoid foot problems such as sores, cuts, bunions, and calluses. Good care includes daily examination of the feet, Read more»
fructosamine test
(frook-TOH-sah-meen): measures the number of blood glucose molecules (MAH-leh-kyools) linked to protein molecules in the blood. The test provides information on the average blood glucose level for the Read more»