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Pharm Ch18 terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Type 1 Diabetes | results from an autoimmune destruction of the pancreatic B cells. Usually develops in those younger than 30 |
| Type 2 Diabetes | Development attributed to a much more sedenctary lifestyle and lack of exercise. Usually develops in those 40+; however, increasingly more cases for those under 20 are occurring |
| Hyperglycemia | abnormally high level of glucose (sugar) in the blood |
| Hypoglycemia | abnormally low levels of glucose in blood |
| Hyperkalemia | elevated levels of potassium in the blood |
| Glycosuria | presence of glucose in urine |
| Prophylactic | measures or treatments designed to prevent disease or a condition BEFORE it occurs |
| UTI | uninary tract infection |
| xerostomia | dry mouth |
| arthralgia | joint pain |
| macroangiopathy | damage or disease affecting the large blood vessels |
| microangiopathy | damage or disease affecting small blood vessels |
| ketoacidosis | buildup of acids (ketone) in the body; occurs when the body breaks down fat for fuel instead of carbohydrates. Leads to dangerously high level of acidity in the blood |