by DiabetesCare.net | Jan 4, 2023
KEY-toe-ass-ih-DOH-sis) (DKA): an emergency condition in which extremely high blood glucose levels, along with a severe lack of insulin, result in the breakdown of body fat for energy and an accumulation of ketones in the blood and urine. Signs of DKA are nausea and...
by DiabetesCare.net | Jan 4, 2023
(HY-per-IN-suh-lih-NEE-mee-uh): a condition in which the level of insulin in the blood is higher than normal. Caused by overproduction of insulin by the body. Related to insulin resistance.
by DiabetesCare.net | Jan 4, 2023
(HY-per-li-pih-DEE-mee-uh): higher than normal fat and cholesterol levels in the blood.
by DiabetesCare.net | Jan 4, 2023
(HY-per-oz-MOH-lur HY-per-gly-SEE-mik non-kee-TAH-tik) (HHNS): an emergency condition in which one`s blood glucose level is very high and ketones are not present in the blood or urine. If HHNS is not treated, it can lead to coma or death.
by DiabetesCare.net | Jan 4, 2023
(HY-per-TEN-shun): a condition present when blood flows through the blood vessels with a force greater than normal. Also called high blood pressure. Hypertension can strain the heart, damage blood vessels, and increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney failure,...
