"I'm a struggling artist, frustrated writer, ...
The cells of the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas responsible for producing insulin for the body's energy expenditure. These are the cells that are mostly affected in patients with diabetes mellitus.
Also known as xerodermia or xerosis cutis, is a condition involving the skin. Visible scaling, cracking and itching of the skin can be experienced by the patient. It can be treated with emollients and skin moisturizers.
A potentially life-threatening condition in diabetic patients in which there is an accumulation of a large number of ketones in the body as a result of utilization of proteins, fats and carbohydrates as a substitute for glucose.
Also known as HbA1c, is a type of hemoglobin that is computed in order to verify the average blood glucose concentration over a specific period of time. This is an important test in diagnosing diabetes mellitus.
Also known as blood sugar concentration or blood glucose level is the glucose amount present in the human blood or animal blood. It is the main source of energy for our body.
Hyperglycemia is a condition wherein there is an abnormal high blood sugar level that is greater than 110 mg/dl and reaching as high as 240 mg/dl or more. High blood glucose occurs when the body has insufficient insulin or when the body misuses insulin.
Hypoglycemia is a condition wherein there is an abnormal low blood sugar level that is lesser than 70 mg/dl. Different patients has different reactions to hypoglycemia, so it is necessary that the patient learn his or her own signs and symptoms when having low blood sugar.
Programmable device with insulin reservoir that is worn in a pouch or belt. It uses only fast acting insulins and is not suitable for those with unpredicted blood glucose readings.
