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D-phenylalanine derivative

Health care; Diabetes treatment

A type of oral medicine for type 2 diabetes that lowers blood glucose levels by helping the pancreas make more insulin right after meals. (generic name/brand name: nateglinide/starlix. )

Meglitinide

Health care; Diabetes treatment

A type of oral medicine for type 2 diabetes that lowers blood glucose by helping the pancreas make more insulin right after meals. (generic name/brand name: repaglinide/prandin. )

Amyotrophy

Health care; Diabetes treatment

A type of neuropathy resulting in pain, weakness, or wasting in the muscles.

Focal neuropathy

Health care; Diabetes treatment

A type of neuropathy in which a single nerve or a group of nerves is affected, producing sudden weakness or pain.

Autonomic neuropathy

Health care; Diabetes treatment

A type of neuropathy affecting the lungs, heart, stomach, intestines, bladder, or genitals.

Insulin glargine

Health care; Diabetes treatment

A type of long-acting insulin with an onset of 1 hour, no peak, and a duration of 20 to 26 hours.

Tight control

Health care; Diabetes treatment

A treatment for diabetes in which blood glucose is kept as close to normal as possible. Optimal blood glucose levels are reached through frequent injections of insulin or use of an insulin pump, meal ...

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