Diabetes treatments

6. Blood fat that needs monitoring in diabetics, linked to cardiovascular risk
8. Organ that produces insulin, its dysfunction is central to diabetes pathophysiology
9. Refers to blood sugar levels or how quickly foods increase blood glucose
11. A blood test that measures long-term blood sugar control, key in diabetes management
14. Pertaining to metabolism; disrupted in type 2 diabetes, leading to insulin resistance
15. Physical activity that helps lower blood sugar and improves insulin sensitivity
17. A measure of body fat based on height and weight, used to assess obesity risk in diabetes
18. A state where type 2 diabetes symptoms significantly improve or resolve, often with weight loss
19. A hormone essential for blood sugar regulation in diabetes, often injected for treatment

1. Class of drugs that stimulate insulin production from the pancreas in type 2 diabetes
2. A type of sugar that provides energy, and must be regulated in diabetes
3. A carbohydrate found in plant-based foods that helps manage blood sugar and improve digestion
4. A unit of energy, essential for dietary management in diabetes
5. A condition characterized by low blood sugar, often caused by insulin or medication
7. High blood pressure, a common co-morbidity in people with diabetes
10. Complex carbohydrates, found in foods like potatoes and pasta, which affect blood sugar
12. First-line medication for type 2 diabetes that improves insulin sensitivity
13. Pertaining to diabetes or someone diagnosed with the condition
16. Organ involved in glucose release and storage, impacted in diabetes management