Feb 22 2008
Diabetes Glossary G - GR
Diabetes Glossary G – GR
Source: Dr Green.org (Diabetes Glossary)
http://www.drgreene.org/body.cfm
Gangrene: The death of body tissue, most often caused by a lack of blood flow and infection. It can lead to amputation
Gastroparesis: A form of neuropathy that affects the stomach. Digestion of food may be incomplete or delayed, resulting in nausea, vomiting, or bloating, making blood glucose control difficult
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM): A type of diabetes mellitus that develops only during pregnancy and usually disappears upon delivery, but increases the risk that the mother will develop diabetes later. GDM is managed with meal planning, activity, and, in some cases, insulin
Gingivitis: A condition of the gums characterized by inflammation and bleeding
Gland: A group of cells that secrete substances. Endocrine glands secrete hormones. Exocrine glands secrete salt, enzymes, and water
Glargine insulin: Very-long-acting insulin. On average, glargine insulin starts to lower blood glucose levels within 1 hour after injection and keeps working evenly for 24 hours after injection
Glaucoma: An increase in fluid pressure inside the eye that may lead to loss of vision
Glomerular filtration rate: Measure of the kidney’s ability to filter and remove waste products
Glomerulus: A tiny set of looping blood vessels in the kidney where the blood is filtered and waste products are removed
Glucagon: A hormone produced by the alpha cells in the pancreas. It raises blood glucose. An injectable form of glucagon, available by prescription, may be used to treat severe hypoglycemia
Glucose: One of the simplest forms of sugar
Glucose tablets: Chewable tablets made of pure glucose used for treating hypoglycemia
Glucose tolerance test: See oral glucose tolerance test
Glycemic index: A ranking of carbohydrate-containing foods, based on the food’s effect on blood glucose compared with a standard reference food
Glycogen: The form of glucose found in the liver and muscles
Glycosuria: The presence of glucose in the urine
Glycosylated hemoglobin: See A1C
Gram: A unit of weight in the metric system. An ounce equals 28 grams. In some meal plans for people with diabetes, the suggested amounts of food are given in grams
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
I’d like to clarify a few things about the condition of diabetes as a health condition upfront.
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,
Now here’s something to really think about long and hard and then take massive action. Because as we all know, taking action is the only thing that changes a situation. Thinking about it and doing research is very important too however, if there is the slightest inkling that you could be in danger of being diagnosed with diabetes at some stage in your life, follow… Continue reading
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