Diabetes Glossary

(im-PLAN-tuh-bull): a small pump placed inside the body to deliver insulin in response to remote-control commands from the user.  

(IM-po-tents): the inability to get or maintain an erection for sexual activity. Also called erectile (ee-REK-tile) dysfunction (dis-FUNK-shun).  

(IN-sih-dints): a measure of how often a disease occurs; the number of new cases of a disease among a certain group of Read more»

one having a ratio of essential amino acids different from that of the average body protein.

(in-KON-tih-nents): loss of bladder or bowel control; the accidental loss of urine or feces.

an experimental treatment for taking insulin using a portable device that allows a person to breathe in insulin .

(in-JEK-shun): inserting liquid medication or nutrients into the body with a syringe. A person with diabetes may use short needles or pinch Read more»

changing the places on the body where insulin is injected. Rotation prevents the formation of lipodystrophies.

places on the body where insulin is usually injected.

a hormone that helps the body use glucose for energy. The beta cells of the pancreas make insulin. When the body cannot make enough insulin, insulin is Read more»

a change in the amount of insulin a person with diabetes takes based on factors such as meal planning, activity, and blood glucose levels Read more»

when a person’s body has an allergic or bad reaction to taking insulin made from pork or beef or from bacteria, or because Read more»

something that opposes or fights the action of insulin . Insulin lowers the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood, whereas glucagon raises it; therefore, Read more»

when insulin attaches itself to something else. This can occur in two ways. First, when a cell needs energy, insulin can bind with Read more»

a device for injecting insulin that looks like a fountain pen and holds replaceable cartridges of insulin. Also available in disposable form. Read more»