Feb 27 2008
Diabetes Glossary N - OR
Diabetes Glossary N – OR
Source: Dr Green.org (Diabetes Glossary)
http://www.drgreene.org/body.cfm
Necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum: A skin condition usually on the lower part of the legs. Lesions can be small or extend over a large area. They are usually raised, yellow, and waxy in appearance and often have a purple border.
Neovascularization: The growth of new, small blood vessels. In the retina, this may lead to loss of vision or blindness
Nephrologist: A doctor who treats people who have kidney problems
Nephropathy: Disease of the kidneys. Hyperglycemia and hypertension can damage the kidneys’ glomeruli. When the kidneys are damaged, protein leaks out of the kidneys into the urine. Damaged kidneys can no longer remove waste and extra fluids from the bloodstream.
Nerve conduction studies: Tests used to measure for nerve damage; one way to diagnose neuropathy.
Nerve disease: See neuropathy.
Noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM): Former term for type 2 diabetes.
Noninvasive blood glucose monitoring: Measuring blood glucose without pricking the finger to obtain a blood sample.
NPH insulin: An intermediate-acting insulin; NPH stands for neutral protamine
Hagedorn. On average, NPH insulin starts to lower blood glucose within 1 to 2 hours after injection. It has its strongest effect 6 to 10 hours after injection but keeps working about 10 hours after injection. Also called N insulin.
Nutritionist: A person with training in nutrition; may or may not have specialized training and qualifications. See dietitian.
OGTT: See oral glucose tolerance test.
Ophthalmologist: A medical doctor who diagnoses and treats all eye diseases and eye disorders. Opthalmologists can also prescribe glasses and contact lenses.
Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT): A test to diagnose pre-diabetes and diabetes. The oral glucose tolerance test is given by a health care professional after an overnight fast. A blood sample is taken, then the patient drinks a high-glucose beverage. Blood samples are taken at intervals for 2 to 3 hours. Test results are compared with a standard and show how the body uses glucose over time.
Oral hypoglycemic agents: Medicines taken by mouth by people with type 2 diabetes to keep blood glucose levels as close to normal as possible. Classes of oral hypoglycemic agents are alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, biguanides, D-phenylalanine derivatives, meglitinides, sulfonylureas, and thiazolidinediones.
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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