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Diabetes treatment
Diabetes prevention and treatment.
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proximal neuropathy
Health care; Diabetes treatment
A type of neuropathy that causes pain in the thighs, hips, or buttocks and leads to weakness in the legs.
Dietitian
Health care; Diabetes treatment
A health care professional who advises people about meal planning, weight control, and diabetes management. A registered dietitian (rd) has met certain requirements.
Endocrine gland
Health care; Diabetes treatment
A group of specialised cells that release hormones into the blood. For example, the islets in the pancreas, which secrete insulin, are endocrine glands.
Body mass index (BMI)
Health care; Diabetes treatment
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.
Myocardial infarction
Health care; Diabetes treatment
A condition in which the blood vessels to the heart become totally or partially blocked by fatty deposits. When the blood supply is cut off or reduced, oxygen and other needed supplies can't get ...
Optician
Health care; Diabetes treatment
A health care professional who dispenses glasses and lenses. An optician also makes and fits contact lenses.
Proteinuria
Health care; Diabetes treatment
A condition in which the urine contains large amounts of protein, a sign that the kidneys are not working properly.
