diabetes mellitus

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  1. 1. A test that measures blood glucose levels after fasting overnight.
  2. 5. A condition characterized by repeated episodes of low blood glucose levels, often in response to insulin or oral medications.
  3. 8. A long-term diabetes complication affecting the kidneys
  4. 9. The medical term for excessive thirst, a common symptom of diabetes
  5. 11. A serious condition characterized by high blood ketone levels, often occurring in individuals with uncontrolled diabetes
  6. 12. A test that measures average blood glucose levels over the past 2-3 months
  7. 14. A device used to measure blood glucose levels
  8. 17. A hormone that helps regulate blood glucose levels by promoting glucose uptake in muscle and adipose tissue
  9. 18. The condition in which blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not yet classified as diabetes
  10. 20. The process by which the body breaks down fats for energy in the absence of sufficient insulin
  11. 21. A chronic complication of diabetes affecting the nerves, often leading to pain or numbness
  12. 22. A condition characterized by damage to the small blood vessels in the retina, a common complication of diabetes
  13. 23. A hormone that plays a role in glucose metabolism and is often elevated in people with diabetes
  14. 24. The major fuel source for the body, broken down from carbohydrates
  15. 25. A condition characterized by the loss of consciousness due to severely low blood glucose levels
  16. 26. The hormone responsible for regulating blood glucose levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells.
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  1. 2. The form of diabetes that usually develops during childhood or adolescence and requires insulin therapy.
  2. 3. A class of medications that lowers blood glucose levels by increasing insulin sensitivity
  3. 4. The condition in which a pregnant woman develops high blood glucose levels.
  4. 5. The term for a sudden, severe increase in blood glucose levels often caused by illness or stress.
  5. 6. The term for a blood glucose level that is higher than normal but not yet in the diabetes range
  6. 7. A hormone that stimulates the liver to release glucose into the bloodstream
  7. 10. The hormone that raises blood glucose levels by promoting the release of glucose from the liver
  8. 12. The medical term for high blood sugar
  9. 13. The type of diabetes associated with insulin resistance and often managed with lifestyle modifications and medications
  10. 15. The cluster of symptoms that may occur in individuals with poorly controlled diabetes, including frequent urination, increased thirst, and unexplained weight loss
  11. 16. A condition characterized by low blood glucose levels, often resulting from too much insulin
  12. 19. The process by which the kidneys remove excess glucose from the blood and excrete it in the urine