Diabetes Glossary

checking blood glucose level on a regular basis in order to manage diabetes. A blood glucose meter (or blood glucose test strips that change color when touched by Read more»

the force of blood exerted on the inside walls of blood vessels . Blood pressure is expressed as a ratio (example: 120/80, read as Read more»

a small instrument for pricking the skin with a fine needle to obtain a sample of blood to test for glucose (sugar). Read more»

Common name for Blood Glucose

Common name for Blood Glucose Level .

(yoo-REE-uh NY-truh-jen) (BUN): a waste product in the blood from the breakdown of protein . The kidneys filter blood to remove urea . As kidney Read more»

tubes that carry blood to and from all parts of the body. The three main types of blood vessels are arteries , veins , Read more»

Abbreviation of Body Mass Index .

a measure used to evaluate body weight relative to a person’s height. BMI is used to find out if a person is Read more»

(BOH-lus): an extra amount of insulin taken to cover an expected rise in blood glucose , often related to a meal or snack.

a former term for pre-diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance .

a term used when a person’s blood glucose level moves often from low to high and from high to low.

Abbreviation of Blood Urea Nitrogen  

(BUN-yun): a bulge on the first joint of the big toe, caused by the swelling of a fluid sac under the skin. Read more»

(see-peptide): “Connecting peptide,” a substance the pancreas releases into the bloodstream in equal amounts to insulin. A test of C-peptide levels shows how Read more»