Diabetes Glossary

(PER-ee-oh-DON-tist): a dentist who specializes in treating people who have gum diseases.  

(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.  

(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»

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»

(FAR-mah-sist): a health care professional who prepares and distributes medicine to people. Pharmacists also give information on medicines.  

(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»

(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»

(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»

(puh-DY-uh-tree): the care and treatment of feet.  

a meal planning system that uses points to rate the caloric content of foods.  

(pah-lee-DIP-see-uh): excessive thirst; may be a sign of diabetes.  

(pah-lee-FAY-jee-ah): excessive hunger; may be a sign of diabetes.

a type of fat that comes from vegetables.  

(pah-lee-YOOR-ee-ah): excessive urination; may be a sign of diabetes.  

(post-PRAN-dee-ul): the blood glucose level taken 1 to 2 hours after eating.