Ch. 46 Terms

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Diabetes

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A group of metabolic diseases characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both.

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Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)

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A metabolic derangement, most commonly occurring in type 1 diabetes, that results from a deficiency of insulin; highly acidic ketone bodies are formed, resulting in acidosis.

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Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)

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Blood glucose determination obtained in the laboratory after fasting for at least 8 hours.

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Gestational Diabetes

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Any degree of glucose intolerance with its onset during pregnancy.

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Glycated Hemoglobin

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A measure of glucose control that is a result of glucose molecule attaching to hemoglobin for the life of the red blood cell (120 days). Synonyms: glycosylated hemoglobin, HgbA1C, or A1C.

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Glycemic Index

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The amount a given food increases the blood glucose level compared with an equivalent amount of glucose.

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Hyperglycemia

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Elevated blood glucose level.

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Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome (HHS)

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A metabolic disorder, most commonly of type 2 diabetes resulting from a relative insulin deficiency initiated by an illness that raises the demand for insulin.

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Hypoglycemia

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Low blood glucose level.

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Impaired Fasting Glucose (IFG) or Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT)

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A metabolic stage intermediate between normal glucose homeostasis and diabetes; referred to as prediabetes.