Term
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Meaning
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Comments
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A1c |
see HbA1c |
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AACE |
American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists |
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AADE |
American Association of Diabetes Educators |
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ac |
before meals |
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ACE |
angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor |
a class of blood pressure med |
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ACTH |
adrenocorticotropic hormone |
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ADA |
American Diabetes Association |
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ALA |
Alpha Lipoic Acid |
used for treatment of neuropathy |
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ALP |
alkaline phosphatase |
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ALT |
alanine transaminase, alanine aminotransferase |
liver enzymes |
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ARB |
Angiotensin-2 Receptor Blocker |
a class of blood pressure med |
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AST |
aspartate aminotransferase |
a blood protein measured in LFTs |
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Autonomic Neuropathy |
nerve damage to the autonomic (unconscious) nervous system |
affects stomach emptying and heart |
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basal |
base or background |
background insulin, usually intermediate to very slow variety |
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BB |
Beta-Blocker |
a class of blood pressure med |
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BG |
blood glucose |
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BID |
twice a day |
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bolus |
a rapid infusion |
insulin injected to cover the effects of a meal |
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BP |
blood pressure |
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BUN |
Blood Urea Nitrogen |
this blood test is an indirect measure of kidney function |
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Ca |
calcium |
a positively charged electrolyte |
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CAD |
coronary artery disease |
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CBC |
complete blood count |
a blood test |
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CCB |
Calcium Channel Blocker |
a class of blood pressure med |
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CDE |
Certified Diabetes Educator |
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CHD |
Coronary Heart Disease |
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CHF |
Congestive Heart Failure |
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CHO |
Carbohydrates |
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CL |
Chloride |
a negatively charged electrolyte |
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CMP |
Complete Metabolic Panel |
a blood test |
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CNS |
Central Nervous System |
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COPD |
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
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COX |
Cyclooxygenase |
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CPAP |
continuous positive airway pressure |
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C-peptide |
connecting peptide |
an indirect measure of endogenous insulin production |
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Creatinine |
a protein in the blood |
this blood test is an indirect measure of kidney function |
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CRF |
chronic renal failure |
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CRFs |
Cardiac Risk Factors |
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CRI |
Chronic Renal Insufficiency |
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CRP |
C Reactive Protein |
a measure of inflammation |
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CVA |
Cerebral Vascular Accident |
a stroke |
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D&E |
diet and exercise |
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DAFNE |
Dosage Adjusted For Normal Eating |
same as MDI, patient adjusts own insulin doses |
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DBP |
Diastolic Blood Pressure |
the lower number |
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DCCT |
Diabetes Control and Complication Trials |
one of the definitive diabetes studies of T-1s |
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DI |
Diabetes Insipidus |
a different disease than DM, characterized by frequent urination, caused by
a lack of the hormone vasopressin |
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DKA |
diabetic ketoacidosis |
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DM |
Diabetes Mellitus |
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DNA |
deoxyribonucleic acid |
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DP |
Dawn Phenomenon |
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DR |
Diabetic Retinopathy |
damage to the retina due to DM |
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DSN |
Diabetes Specialty Nurse (UK) |
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Dx |
diagnosis |
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ECG |
Electrocardiogram (also known as EKG) |
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ED |
Erectile Dysfunction |
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EEG |
Electroencephalogram |
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Endo |
Endocrinologist |
Internist who specializes in disease of glands |
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Eos |
Eosinophils |
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EPO |
Evening Primrose Oil |
a supplement used for neuropathy |
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FBG |
Fasting Blood Glucose |
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FBS |
Fasting Blood Sugar |
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FD50 |
fatal dose to 50% |
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Fe |
Iron |
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FFA |
free fatty acid |
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FPG |
fasting plasma glucose |
same as FBG |
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fructosamine |
glycation of albumin, similar to A1c |
a blood test which measures diabetic control over a period of 7-21 days |
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GAD |
Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase antibody |
a marker of Type-1 DM |
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gastroparesis |
unpredictable stomach emptying |
usually due to autonomic neuropathy |
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GERD |
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease |
heartburn |
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GFR |
glomerular filtration rate |
a measure of kidney function |
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GGT |
Gamma-glutamyl transferase |
a measure of kidney and liver function |
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GI |
gastrointestinal |
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GI |
Glycemic Index |
an attempt to measure impact of foods on BG |
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GL |
Glycemic Load |
GI * grams of CHO |
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Glucometer |
Meter that measures Blood Glucose |
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glycation |
the attachment of glucose to proteins |
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GOT |
glutamic oxalic transaminase |
a measure of kidney function |
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GP |
General Practitioner |
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GTT |
Glucose Tolerance Test |
a blood test for glucose tolerance |
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Hb |
hemoglobin |
the blood component that carries oxygen |
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HCO3 |
bicarbonate |
a negatively charged electrolyte |
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HCT |
hematocrit |
a blood test that measures RBCs per volume |
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HDL |
high density lipoprotein |
a component of cholesterol |
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HbA1c |
glycated hemoglobin |
a blood test which measures diabetic control over a period of 30-90 days |
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Hgb |
hemoglobin |
the blood component that carries oxygen |
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honeymoon |