Diabetes Glossary

(dy-AL-ih-sis): the process of cleaning wastes from the blood artificially. This job is normally done by the kidneys . If the kidneys fail, Read more»

The Blood Pressure when the heart rests.

(DY-eh-TIH-shun):   a health care professional who advises people about meal planning, weight control, and diabetes management. A registered dietitian (RD) has Read more»

(DY-lay-ted) eye exam:   a test done by an eye care specialist in which the pupil (the black center) of the eye Read more»

Abbreviation for Diabetic Ketoacidosis .  

Abbreviation for Diabetes Prevention Program .  

(doo-PWEE-trenz kon-TRACK-chur): a condition associated with diabetes in which the fingers and the palm of the hand thicken and shorten, causing the Read more»

Brand name for Acetohexamide  

(eh-DEE-muh): swelling caused by excess fluid in the body.  

(ee-LEK-troh-my-AH-gruh-fee) (EMG): a test used to detect nerve function. It measures the electrical activity generated by muscles.  

cards, bracelets, or necklaces with a written message used by people with diabetes or other medical problems to alert others in case of Read more»

Abbreviation for Electromyography .  

(ESRD): see kidney failure .

(EN-doh-krin): a group of specialized cells that release hormones into the blood. For example, the islets in the pancreas , which secrete insulin , are endocrine Read more»

(EN-doh-krih-NAH-luh-jist): a doctor who treats people who have endocrine gland problems such as diabetes.