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diagnostic procedures

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measurement of the level of sugar in the blood   Blood Glucose  
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measurement of blood sugar levels after a meal   Postparandial blood glucose  
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measurement of the body's ability to metabolize carbs by administering a prescribed amount of glucose after a fasting period, then measuring blood and uring for glucose levels every 4-6 hours   Glucose tolerance test  
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a molecule of hemoglobin, the level of which rises in the blood as a result of an increased level of sugar   Glycohemoglobin (HbA1c)  
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measurement of the specific ions: sodium, potassium and chloride along with carbon dioxide in the blood   Electrolyte panel  
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measurement of thyroid hormone levels in blood plasma including T3, T4 and TSH   Thyroid function study  
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clemical tests to determine the presence of sugar or ketone bodies in urine   Urine glucose and keytone studies  
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radionuclide scan of the thyroid to visualiz the radioactive accumulation of previously injected isotopes to detect thyroid nodules or tumors   Thyroid uptake images  
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excision of the adrenal glands   Adrenalectomy  
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excision of the pituitary gland   Hypophysectomy  
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excision of the pancreas   Pancreatectomy  
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excision of the parathyroid glands   Parathyroidectomy  
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excision of the thymus gland   Thymectomy  
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excision of the thyroid gland   Thyroidectomy  
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use of an insulin delivery device that is worn on the body and subcutaneously infuses doses of insulin programmed according to the individual needs   Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSH)  
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a drug that lowers the blood glucose level   Hypoglycemic  
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an agent that blocks the production of thyroid hormones   Antithyroid  
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agents used to control blood sugar   Antidiabetic  
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treatment with a hormone to correct dediciency   Hormone replacement therapy  
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