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Chapter 15

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show A pathologic condition resulting from the accumulation of acids in the body.  
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show A metabolic disorder in which the ability to metabolize carbohydrates (sugars) is impaired, usually because of a lack of insulin.  
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Diabetic coma   show
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show A form of acidosis in uncontrolled diabetes in which certain acids accumulate when insulin is not available.  
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Glucose   show
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show A chemical substance that regulates the activity of body organs and tissues; produced by a gland.  
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show Abnormally high glucose level in the blood.  
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Hypoglycemia   show
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Insulin   show
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show Unconsciousness or altered mental status in a patient with diabetes caused by significant hypoglycemia; usually the result of excessive exercises and activity or failure to eat after a routine dose of insulin.  
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Kussmaul respirations   show
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show Excessive thirst persisting for long periods of time despite reasonable fluid intake; often the result of excessive urination.  
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Polyphagia   show
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show The passage of an unusually large volume of urine in a given period; in diabetes, this can result from wasting of glucose in the urine.  
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show The type of diabetic disease that usually starts in childhood and requires insulin for proper treatment and control.  
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Type II Diabetes   show
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