a measure used to evaluate body weight relative to a person’s height. BMI is used to find out if a person is underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese. BMI Calculator…

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

(kap-SAY-ih-sin): an ingredient in hot peppers that can be found in ointment form for use on the skin to relieve pain from diabetic neuropathy….

(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 much insulin the body is making.  …

(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….

…Pumps release bolus doses of insulin (several units at a time) at meals and at times when blood glucose is too high, based on programming done by the user.  …

(suh-MOH-jee): when the blood glucose level swings high following hypoglycemia. The Somogyi effect may follow an untreated hypoglycemic episode during the night and is caused by the release of stress…

(VAS-kyoo-ler): relating to the body’s blood vessels.    …

(VLDL): a form of cholesterol in the blood; high levels may be related to cardiovascular disease….

relating to genes. See also: gene; heredity.  …

…medications that are administered through subcutaneous injections. GLP-1 agonists work by mimicking the naturally occurring GLP-1 hormone, which has several roles in the body, including triggering insulin release, blocking glucagon…

…diabetes and heart/blood vessel disease, and help with weight loss in obese adults or overweight adults with other health conditions. It works by helping the pancreas release the right amount…