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Ab. Norm. Cond., Path., Labs & Clinical Procedures

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show chronic metabolic disorder involving gradual enlargement of bones-face, jaw, & extremities  
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show hypofunctioning of adrenal cortex; deficiency of all three adrenal steroids  
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show removal of gland  
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adrenal virilism   show
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show excision of one or both adrenal glands  
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show disease of adrenal glands  
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show congenital condition associated with severe hypothyroidism  
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Cushing syndrome   show
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diabetes insipidus   show
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show lack of insulin secretion or improper utilization of insulin by cells leading to chronic disorder of carbohydrate, fat & protein metabolism in cells  
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show congenital hyposecretion of growth hormone from anterior pituitary gland  
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show enlargement of thyroid gland due to lack of iodine in diet  
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endrocrinologist   show
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show measures the forward displacement of the eyes  
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show protrusion of eyeball, or proptosis  
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show exophthalmos  
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show measure that assesses blood glucose levels after an 8- to 10-hour period of fasting  
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show fasting blood sugar  
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show loss of motility of stomach muscles  
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long-term secondary complication of diabete mellitus   show
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show hypersecretion of growth hormaone from anterior pituitary before puberty  
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glucose tolerance test   show
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show sugar in urine  
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goiter   show
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show hyperfunctioning of thyroid gland  
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show Graves disease  
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Graves disease is   show
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show excessive hair growth  
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hypercalcemia   show
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often due to hyperparathyroidism   show
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hypercalciuria   show
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hyperglycemia   show
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show hypersecretion of insulin by the pancreas, resulting in hypoglycemia  
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show hypersecretion of parathormone from parathyroid gland  
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hyperthyroidism   show
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thyroid hormone   show
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hypocalcemia   show
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show low levels of calcium in blood  
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show deficient functioning of gonads  
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show deficient production of insulin  
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hypokalemia   show
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show low levels of sodium in blood  
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show hyposecretion of parathormone from parathyroid gland leading to hypocalcemia  
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show removal of pituitary gland  
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hypopituitarism   show
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show decreased secretion of thyroid hormones from thyroid gland  
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show high levels of ketones in blood  
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show hypofunctioning of thyroid gland in adults causing accumulation of mucus-like substance under skin  
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show enlargement of thryoid gland due to growth of adenomas on thyroid gland  
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show nodules on a gland  
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show excision of pancreas  
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panhypopituitarism   show
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parathyroidectomy   show
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show benign vascular tumor cusing hypersecretion of epinephrine & norepinephrine  
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polydypsia   show
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radioactive iodine uptake   show
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show radioactive iodine uptake  
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show pertaining to mimicking/copying effect of sympathetic nervous system  
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norepinephrine & adrenaline are   show
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show excessive secretion of antidiuretic hormone from the posterior lobe of pituitary  
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tetany   show
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show tetany  
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thyroid carcinoma   show
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show measure the levels of thyroid hormones in the blood  
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thyroid scan   show
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thyroiditis   show
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show hyperthyroidism, overactivity of thyroid gland  
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A1c   show
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show glucose tolerance test  
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HbA1c glycolsylated hemoglobin test   show
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show glycolsylated hemoglobin test HbA1c  
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show insulin-dependent diabetes-mellitus  
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show hereditary hormonal disorder marked by adenomas & carcinomas  
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show non-insulin-dependent diabetes-mellitus  
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treatment for Graves disease   show
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radioimmunoassay   show
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mucosal lining of the gastrointestinal tract has cells that produce   show
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hormones gastrin, secretin, and cholecystokinin all   show
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Specific cells in the wall of the heart   show
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show hormone-like substance produced body's tissues  
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show prostoglandins  
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hypersecretion   show
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hyposecretion   show
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show giantism  
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show acromegaly  
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show after the epiphyseal discs of the long bones have been sealed  
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caused by adenomas of the pituitary   show
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diagnosis of gigantism and acromegaly involve   show
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show irradiation or excision of neoplasm  
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hyposecretion of growth hormone produces   show
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pituitary dwarfism   show
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show a patient with pituitary dwarfism  
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show radioimmunoassay  
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show treats pituitary dwarfism  
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show a radioimmunoassay  
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prepubertal panhypopituitarism   show
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characterized by dwarfism with normal body proportions, subnormal sexual development, & diminished thyroid/adrenal gland functioning   show
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show may result from thrombosis of the pituitary circulation  
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signs/symptoms of postpubertal panhypopituitarism   show
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leads to abnormal retention of water, due to excessive secretion of ADH   show
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signs of SIADH include   show
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show SIADH  
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show water intake restrictions, along with diagnosis of underlying disease  
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show diabetes insipidus  
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show brian tumors, CNS infections/disease, & closed head trauma  
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depending on etiology, treatment of diabetes insipidus can include   show
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show causes of hypothyroidism  
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characteristics include dwarfism & mental retardation   show
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treatment for cretinism with thyroid hormone may promote normal physical growth   show
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most severe form of hypothyroidism   show
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Persons with myxedema experience   show
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due to deficiency of thyroid hormone allowing increase of lipid/fat in bloodstream   show
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Myxedema can be successfully treated with   show
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untreated myxedema can lead to   show
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goiter, may occur in conjunction with   show
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Endemic goiter occurs in certain geographic areas among populations of people who   show
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enlargement results from collection of colloid, a jelly-like substance, within gland   show
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may occur in the presence of hyperthyroidism   show
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nodular goiter is also called   show
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Graves disease is believed to involve   show
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most prominent features of Graves disease   show
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exophthalmos is caused by   show
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show hypothyroidism  
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show radioactive iodine uptake  
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show exophthalmometry  
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treatment for Graves disease may involve   show
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Radioactive iodine uptake & thyroid scan can help to diagnose   show
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show thyrocarinomas  
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cancerous thyroid neoplasms   show
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grow more slowly than other malignancies   show
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show characterizes cancerous thyroid neoplasms  
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in a thyroid scan nodules that absorb radioactive iodine   show
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"hot" nodules in a thyroid scan   show
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show are normally tumors & likely to be malignant  
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surgical removal & high-doce radioactive iodine therapy destroying any remaining cells   show
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show hyperparathyroidism  
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osteitis fibrosa cystica   show
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show osteitis fibrosa cystica  
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show of hyperparathyroidism  
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show adenoma of one of parathyroid glands  
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adenoma of one of parathyroid glands is treated by   show
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show hypoparathyroidism  
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show calcium remaining in bone & is unable to enter blood, to reach muscles & nerves  
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adrenal virilism   show
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females express secondary sex characteristics, including hiruitism & deepening of voice   show
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adrenal virilism is usually caused by   show
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show with medication or surgical excision of adrenal gland  
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Cushing syndrome may reflect the effect of   show
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show Cushing syndrome  
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show patients with Cushing syndrome  
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Cushing syndrome can also cause   show
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treatment of Cushing syndrome involves   show
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show Addison disease  
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show dysfunction of immune system; antibodies produced destroying own adrenal tissue  
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Addison disease symptoms include   show
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show increased levels of MSH & anorexia  
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treatment of Addison disease includes   show
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in pheochromocytoma, chromaffin cells are effected and with chromium salts the   show
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show severe headache, palpitations, sweating, nervousness, nausea, vomiting, & persistent/intermittent hypertension  
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surgical excision of the benign vasculat tumor is the usual treatment for   show
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symptoms of insulin shock & hypoglycemia include   show
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show insulin shock or severe hypoglycemia  
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insulin shock   show
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hyperinsulinism may be caused by   show
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administering glucose reverses the condition   show
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A deficient supply of insulin in the blood allows for   show
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glucose is not properly transported to cells nor is it properly converted within cells as a source of energy when   show
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High levels of glucose in the bloodstream will   show
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show glucose being unavailable, cells will seek alternate sources of energy  
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diagnosis of diabetes is confirmed with   show
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show glycosylated hemoglobin test  
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oral glucose tolerance test if used to diagnose   show
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show a carboxylic acid that also contains a carbonyl (CO) group  
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show to burn protein & fat instead of glucose  
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buildup of ketoacids   show
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diabetic ketoacidosis is a result of   show
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show abdominal pain, nausea, vomitting, & fruity odor of the breath  
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show ketoacidosis  
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accumulation of fatty materials in the blood vessels, from hyperglycemia, can cause   show
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show kidney disease as result of hyperglycemia  
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diabetic neuropathy   show
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if left untreated hyperglycemia can also cause   show
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show retinal blood vessel manifestations, including tiny aneurysms and exudation  
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show vision loss & blindness  
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show cataracts & glaucoma  
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show heriditary  
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show beta cells of islets of Langerhans have been decreased in number by abnormal autoimmune process  
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show Type 1 diabetes  
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show obese  
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show Type 2 diabetes  
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Type2 diabetes results from tissue unresponsiveness/resistance to insulin, caused by   show
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show sometimes develops during pregnancy because of overall hormonal changes at that time  
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show recur years later as Type 2 diabetes  
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thyroiditis   show
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show pertaining to pathologic/difficult childbirth  
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show any disease of endocrine system  
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show condition of excessive urine  
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