Feb 21 2008
Diabetes Glossary E – F
Diabetes Glossary E – F
Source: Dr Green.org (Diabetes Glossary)
http://www.drgreene.org/body.cfm
Edema: Swelling caused by excess fluid in the body
Electromyography (EMG): A test used to detect nerve function. It measures the electrical activity generated by muscles
EMG: See electromyography.
Endocrine gland: A group of specialized cells that release hormones into the blood. For example, the islets in the pancreas, which secrete insulin, are endocrine glands
Endocrinologist: A doctor who treats people who have endocrine gland problems such as diabetes
End-stage renal disease (ESRD): See kidney failure
Enzyme: Protein made by the body that brings about a chemical reaction, for example, the enzymes produced by the gut to aid digestion
Erectile dysfunction: See impotence
Euglycemia: A normal level of glucose in the blood
Exchange lists: One of several approaches for diabetes meal planning. Foods are categorized into three groups based on their nutritional content. Lists provide the serving sizes for carbohydrates, meat and meat alternatives, and fats. These lists allow for substitution for different groups to keep the nutritional content fixed
Fasting blood glucose test: A check of a person’s blood glucose level after the person has not eaten for 8 to 12 hours (usually overnight). This test is used to diagnose pre-diabetes and diabetes. It is also used to monitor people with diabetes
Fat:
1. One of the three main nutrients in food. Foods that provide fat are butter, margarine, salad dressing, oil, nuts, meat, poultry, fish, and some dairy products. 2. Excess calories are stored as body fat, providing the body with a reserve supply of energy and other functions.
50/50 insulin: Premixed insulin that is 50 percent intermediate-acting (NPH) insulin and 50 percent short-acting (regular) insulin
Fluorescein angiography: A test to examine blood vessels in the eye; done by injecting dye into an arm vein and then taking photos as the dye goes through the eye’s blood vessels
Fructosamine test: Measures the number of blood glucose molecules (MAH-leh-kyools) linked to protein molecules in the blood. The test provides information on the average blood glucose level for the past 3 weeks
Fructose: A sugar that occurs naturally in fruits and honey. Fructose has 4 calories per gram
I’ve had rising blood sugar for a number of years - tried to control it with diet and exercise, lots of natural stuff - such a cinnamon, and other natropathic products.
But I have a genetic disposition to the condition - I’m not overweight, it’s just a family history.
So finally had another test, found the levels were around 16.4 m/mol fasting - and started the tablets last night.
Oh well, all good… Continue reading
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Diabetes as a health condition is considered as a chronic disease. The body lacks the ability to generate insulin and break down glucose in the blood. To put it differently again a person diagnosed with diabetes doesn’t have enough insulin in their body –this is why their diagnosed as being diabetic. In a… Continue reading
By George Stark
Dear all,
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