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Diabetes Mellitus
Vocabulary for Diabetes Mellitus
| Vocabulary | Definition |
|---|---|
| Diabetes Mellitus | A disorder in carbohydrate metabolism. |
| Hypoglycemia | low blood sugar |
| Hyperglycemia | High blood sugar. |
| Ketone | A by product of fat metabolism. |
| Ketonuria | Ketones |
| Polyuria | Excessive Urination |
| Polydipsia | Excessive Thirst |
| Polyphasia | Excessive Hunger |
| Pancreas | Produces glycogen and insulin. |
| Glycogen | Increase glucose levels in the blood. |
| Insulin | Decreases glucose levels in the blood. |
| S/S of Hyperglycemia | Excessive Urination, Excessive Thirst, Excessive Eating, Hunger, Dry Skin |
| S/S of Hypoglycemia | Irratible, Hunger, Confusion, Headache |
| Groups at risk for Diabetes Mellitus | Over 30, Family History, Hispanic, Native American, African American, Obese |
| DM | Diabetes Mellitus |
| Glycouria | Sugar in the urine. |
| Long Term Effects of Diabetes | Blindness, Poor Circulation, Stroke, Heart Disease, Amputations |