Diabetes Crossword

2. A hormone made by the beta cells in the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas
3. When blood glucose levels in the blood are too low, the patient experiences this
4. A macrovascular complication associated with damage to the small blood vessels that supply the glomeruli of the kidney
8. Nerve damage that occurs because of the metabolic imbalances associated with diabetes
11. A chronic multisystem disease characterized by hyperglycemia from abnormal insulin production, impaired insulin use, or both
15. The type of insulin that is absent in Type I diabetics
16. A person with diabetes is more susceptible to THIS because of a defect in the mobilization of WBC's and an impaired phagocytosis by neutrophils and monocytes
18. When blood glucose levels are too high, the patient experiences this
19. The organ where insulin is made
20. A movement activity that decreases insulin resistance and can have a direct effect on lowering glucose levels

1. The type of injection by which insulin is administered
5. The organ where the beta cells in the islets of Langerhans are located
6. A condition in which you have impaired glucose tolerance, impaired fasting glucose, or both
7. Essential nutrients that come from sugar, starches and fiber
9. Microvascular damage to the retina because of chronic hyperglycemia
10. A condition in which is caused by a profound deficiency of insulin. It is characterized by hyperglycemia, ketosis, acidosis, and dehydration
12. What breaks down glucose to make energy
13. The period of time when insulin is at its maximum strength in the blood
14. A device that delivers a continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion
17. Intermediate acting insulin is called...