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Diabetes treatment
Diabetes prevention and treatment.
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Vaginal yeast
Health care; Diabetes treatment
A fungus that is normally found in the body but commonly becomes overgrown in people with diabetes. Overgrowth is due to increased sugar in the body and a weakened immune system. Use of antibiotics ...
Team management
Health care; Diabetes treatment
A diabetes treatment approach in which medical care is provided by a team of health care professionals including a doctor, a dietitian, a nurse, a diabetes educator, and others. The team provides ...
Premixed insulin
Health care; Diabetes treatment
A commercially produced combination of two different types of insulin. Several types are available: * pre-mixed nph and regular insulin ** 70 percent nph and 30 percent regular (brand names: humulin ...
Hyperinsulinemia
Health care; Diabetes treatment
A condition in which the level of insulin in the blood is higher than normal. Caused by overproduction of insulin by the body. Related to insulin resistance.
Dialysis solution
Health care; Diabetes treatment
A cleansing liquid used in the two major forms of dialysis—hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Dialysis solution contains dextrose, a sugar, and other chemicals similar to those in the body. ...
Pharmacist
Health care; Diabetes treatment
A health care professional who prepares and distributes medicine to people. Pharmacists also give information about medicines.
Hormone
Health care; Diabetes treatment
A chemical produced in one part of the body and released into the blood to trigger or regulate particular functions of the body. For example, insulin is a hormone made in the pancreas that tells ...
