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Diabetes treatment
Diabetes prevention and treatment.
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Nutritionist
Health care; Diabetes treatment
A person with training in nutrition; may or may not have specialised training and qualifications. See dietitian.
Maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY)
Health care; Diabetes treatment
A monogenic form of diabetes that usually first occurs during adolescence or early adulthood.
Xylitol
Health care; Diabetes treatment
A carbohydrate-based sweetener found in plants and used as a substitute for sugar; provides calories. Found in some mints and chewing gum.
Beta cell
Health care; Diabetes treatment
A cell that makes insulin. Beta cells are located in the islets of the pancreas.
Obesity
Health care; Diabetes treatment
A condition in which a greater than normal amount of fat is in the body; more severe than overweight; having a body mass index of 30 or more.
Type 1 diabetes
Health care; Diabetes treatment
A condition characterised by high blood glucose levels caused by a total lack of insulin. Occurs when the body's immune system attacks the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas and destroys ...
Podiatrist
Health care; Diabetes treatment
A doctor who treats people who have foot problems. Podiatrists also help people keep their feet healthy by providing regular foot examinations and treatment.
