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diabetes suppliesThis page lists and explains terms connected with diabetes. Contents: Top - 0-9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z DIABETES AAcetohexamide - A pill taken to lower the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Only some people with Type II diabetes take these pills. See also: Oral hypoglycemic agents. One of the sulfonylurea drugs. Supplies. (Dymelor™ Dimelor™)Acetone - A byproduct of fat metabolism. One of three ketone body substances. Builds to high levels during periods of stress, infection, etc possibly leading to Diabetic ketoacidosis, a very serious condition. It can sometimes be smelled on the breath of those in, or about to enter, DKA as a sort of fruity (nail polish remover, or lacquer thinner) sort of smell. It is chemically a ketone. Brand name supplies, with direct billing to insurance companies. Acidosis - An acidic condition in body fluids, chiefly blood. If prolonged, or severe, it can cause coma and death regardless of cause. For a person with diabetes, this can be caused by insufficient glucose absorption (eg, from inadequate insulin) combined with metabolic ketosis. It can lead to diabetic ketoacidosis. A medical emergency. To subscribe to our free bimonthly newsletter, Lifetimes, simply complete the email box below and click "submit". See also: Diabetic ketoacidosis. Acute - Happens for a limited period of time; abrupt onset; sharp, severe. Adrenal gland -- endocrine gland located on top of the human kidney. Secretes adrenaline, one of the primary 'fight or flight' stress hormones, which have substantial counterregulatory effects to insulin. Home boat supplies framing supplies power ranger party supplies pet supplies birds permanent makeup supplies cellex c beauty supply container packaging supply food supplies power supplies pc diabetes supply home delivery emachine power supplies powered subwoofer power point projectors power point projector power chair lifts medical grade power supply power point presentation equipment northern power tools credit counseling service online payday loan service cable internet services online payroll services online banking services credit card debt consolidation services debt collection services affordable email marketing services prepaid home phone service dating free online service totally internet merchant services personal dating service personals dating service satellite tv service provider dating services new york low cost internet services document archiving services small business marketing services fast internet services international call back service corporate relocation services merchant processing services cheap wireless service uk broadband service providers interpreter services |