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National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
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The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) conducts and supports research on many of the most serious diseases affecting public health. The Institute supports much of the clinical research on the diseases of internal medicine and related subspecialty fields, as ...
A form of neuropathy that affects the stomach. Digestion of food may be incomplete or delayed, resulting in nausea, vomiting, or bloating, making blood glucose control difficult.
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A health care professional with expertise in diabetes education who has met eligibility requirements and successfully completed a certification exam. See diabetes educator.
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A condition in which blood flow to the brain is temporarily blocked. Tias can cause temporary weakness or numbness, sudden confusion, dizziness, vision problems, or severe headache.
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A method of meal planning for people with diabetes based on counting the number of grams of carbohydrate in food.
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A device for taking insulin in which a small tube is inserted just below the skin and remains in place for several days. Insulin is injected into the end of the tube.
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A continuous supply of low levels of longer-acting insulin, as used in insulin pumps.
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A combination of two types of insulin in one injection. Usually a rapid- or short-acting insulin is combined with a longer-acting insulin to provide both short- and long-term control of blood glucose levels.
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A condition in which the joints swell and the skin of the hand becomes thick, tight, and waxy, making the joints less able to move. It may affect the fingers and arms as well as other joints in the body.
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A device for injecting insulin that looks like a fountain pen and holds replaceable cartridges of insulin. Also available in disposable form.
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A change in the amount of insulin a person with diabetes takes based on factors such as meal planning, activity, and blood glucose levels.
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