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mmol/l
millimoles per liter, a unit of measure that shows the concentration of a substance in a specific amount of fluid. In most of the world, except for the United States, blood glucose test results are reported as mmol/L. In the United States, milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) is used. To convert to mmol/L from mg/dL, divide mg/dL by 18. Example: 180 mg [..]
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endocrinologist
(EN-doh-krih-NAH-luh-jist) a doctor who treats people who have endocrine gland problems such as diabetes.
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50/50 insulin
premixed insulin that is 50 percent intermediate-acting (NPH) insulin and 50 percent short-acting (regular) insulin.
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70/30 insulin
premixed insulin that is 70 percent intermediate-acting (NPH) insulin and 30 percent short-acting (regular) insulin.
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void
to urinate; to empty the bladder.
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wound care
steps taken to ensure that a wound such as a foot ulcer heals correctly. People with diabetes need to take special precautions so wounds do not become infected.
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xylitol
(ZY-lih-tall) a carbohydrate-based sweetener found in plants and used as a substitute for sugar; provides calories. Found in some mints and chewing gum.
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vitrectomy
(vih-TREK-tuh-mee) surgery to restore sight in which the surgeon removes the cloudy vitreous humor in the eye and replaces it with a salt solution.
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vitreous humor
(VIH-tree-us) the clear gel that lies behind the eye's lens and in front of the retina.
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