Diabetes
Diabetes Related Category: Pathology or
diabetes mellitus (ml´ts), chronic disorder of glucose ( sugar ) metabolism caused by inadequate production or use of insulin , ...
Diabetes mellitus : Better known just as "
diabetes " -- a chronic disease associated with abnorma...
Gestational Diabetes
Gestational
diabetes Definition Gestational
diabetes is a condition that occurs during pregnancy . Like other forms of
diabetes , gestational
diabetes involves a defect in the way the body processes and uses sugar s ( glucose ) in the diet . Gestational
Diabetes - Doctor produced inf...
Juvenile diabetes
Juvenile
diabetes : See
Diabetes , type 1. Common Misspellings: juvenile diabeties, juvenile diabettes, juvenile diabetis Search All of MedicineNet For: search help Printer-Friendly Format ... Juvenile
Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) The JDRF exists to find a cure for
diabetes and its ...
Sugar diabetes
Diabetes mellitus ( sugar
diabetes ) (or a family history of) or Family history of high triglyceride (a fat -like substance) levels in the blood or ... Although most people would have heard of
diabetes mellitus or ' sugar
diabetes ' few would have come across the condition called diabete...
Type 2 diabetes
Type 2
diabetes is the most common type of
diabetes , accounting for 90 to 95 percent of
diabetes cases. There is an increase in the number of cases of type 2
diabetes in children and adolescents . Type 2
diabetes used to be rare, the kind of disease that doctors saw only once in a l...
Type I diabetes
Type I
Diabetes In response to high levels of glucose in the blood , the insulin -producing cells in the pancreas secrete the hormone insulin . Type I
diabetes occurs when these cells are destroyed by the body's own immune system . Type I
diabetes mellitus. May be caused by an ...
Type II diabetes
Type II
diabetes Type II
diabetes is the most common form of
diabetes and usually appears in middle aged adults. It is often associated with obesity and may be delayed or controlled with diet and exercise . For Your Information Books ... ORAL HYPOGLYCEMIC - Oral medications used to tre...
Absorption
...igestive tract. This minimizes the amount of sugar that is available from the food you eat and can be helpful for individuals with either type of
diabetes . Poor weight gain in spite of a good appetite , usually because of problems with digestion and the absorption of food , especially poor a...
Acetone
...up, confusion , or coma . Young children may lack interest in their normal activities. The minty odor of acetone on the breath is a symptom of
diabetes mellitus . Successful treatment of halitosis consists of eliminating or controlling the underlying cause. Proper diet and dental hygiene are...
Acidosis
...an lead to metabolic acidosis . For example,
diabetes mellitus type 1 ( juvenile
diabetes ), when out of control, leads to diabetic keto ac...pH of the blood to drop and become more acidic.
diabetes mellitus Disease characterized by the inability of...
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
... prone to develop infections . autoimmune diseases , such as juvenile
diabetes , rheumatoid arthritis , and anemia immuno deficiency disease s, such...f lupus ? Having an impaired immune system due to disease s such as
diabetes , acquired immunodeficiency syndrome ( AIDS ), and cancer . Living in a...
Acromegaly
...redispose you to having an ingrown toenail . Ingrown toenail s are also more common in people with certain disease s, including hyperthyroidism ,
diabetes mellitus , acromegaly and some ... Endocrine problems most often include premature puberty , but can also include acromegaly , hyperparathyr...
Acupuncture
...cupuncture and vitamin C can boost the body's infection -fighting ability. A variety of other vitamins and herbs may improve general health and
diabetes control. Acupuncture Massage Relaxation Psychotherapy Trans cutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), which uses electrical impulses...
Acute renal failure
...asis Chronic renal failure (can cause breath to smell like ammonia
diabetes (fruity or "sweet chemical" smell with keto acidosis ) Esophageal canc...sis Chronic renal failure (can cause breath to smell like ammonia )
diabetes (fruity or "sweet chemical" smell with keto acidosis ) Esophageal canc...
Acute pancreatitis
...arts of the body ... Deficiency of pancreatic enzyme s can interfere with the ability to digest fat while the lack of insulin c an lead to
diabetes . Recurrent attacks of acute pancreatitis are often superimposed on the chronic process. ...
ADD
... Aches and Pains Breast Cancer Cancer Awareness Cardio Health Children's Health Colon Cancer Contraception COPD / Emphysema Dental Health
diabetes Elder ... Programs such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving (M ADD ) and Students Against Drunk Driving (S ADD ) are the most well known community-ba...
Adolescents
...re in adolescents and adults. Adolescents
diabetes Brings Earlier Heart Disease , Death
diabetes Drug Might Prevent the Disease No Link Between
diabetes , Aggressive Prostate Cancer Combo of Tests Pre...
Adrenal glands
...o extra potassium . Poorly functioning adrenal glands (ad renal insufficiency or Addison's disease ). Hypothyroidism . A condition (called
diabetes insipidus ) that is caused by an inability of the body to maintain normal levels of water. Kidney failure . For localized pheochromocytoma conf...
Adrenal Hyperplasia
...l medulla ry im aging adrenalin adrenaline adrenergic bronchodilators adrenocorticotropic hormone adreno genital syndrome adult onset
diabetes adult respiratory di stress syndrome ... Ad renal virilism caused by adrenal hyperplasia is treated with daily doses of a glucocorticoid....
Aging
...tures of areas inside the body. im aging procedure ... Man aging your
diabetes Dietary Guidelines for Americans Meal planning Back to: General Overview of
diabetes and Food ... Man aging the pain is also a goal. Sometimes an inje...
AIDS
...black licorice, lead , Pepto-Bismol, or blueberries? Have you had any abdominal trauma or swallowed a foreign object accidentally? Pregnancy
diabetes mellitus , AIDS , herpes simplex Sugar intake Tight clothing Allergic reaction Prescribed drugs, e.g. antibiotics , corticosteroids , femal...
Alcohol Abuse
...ion tends to intensify the feelings and attitudes. Almost all anorexics are women, typically between the ages of 12 to 18. May be associated with
diabetes , alcohol abuse , trauma ( nerve injury ), and the use of anticholinergic medications. Chronic pancreatitis occurs either when repeated epis...
Alcoholism
... , allergies , thyroid problems, hypoglycemia ,
diabetes , and poor circulation are factors in memory lo...alcoholism or heavy drinking, now or in the past
diabetes (or family history of
diabetes ). Isotretinoin may also change blood sugar le...
Alkalosis
...onditions as epilepsy , poisoning , high fever (especially in young children), disturbances of calcium or phosphorus metabolism , alkalosis ,
diabetes , oxygen insufficiency, and a low blood - sugar content, ... ...
Alzheimer
... to vitamin d eficiencies (B12, B6, niacin , thiamin), chronic alcohol abuse , Alzheimer 's disease , senile dementia , multi ple strokes ,
diabetes , hypothyroidism , liver failure, and kidney failure . Some illnesses may begin with abnormalities of cortical coupling, the correlation in bra...
Amputation
...oval of a limb or part of a limb . People with
diabetes may be at increased risk for gangrene due to
diabetes -related nerve damage in the legs and feet. Anti...f blood glucose ( sugar ) put people who have
diabetes at risk for heart disease , stroke , amputatio...
Androgen
...ablet once daily; for use by men only. Poor self-image and social life due to androgen ic features (excessive facial hair , small breast size)
diabetes Complications secondary to oligo- ovulation , such as endometrial hyperplasia and endometrial cancer ... Some of the oil becomes clogged, bac...
Aneurysm
... condition in which a weakened portion of the thoracic aorta begins to "tear" along the longitudinal axis of the vessel. Migraine headaches ,
diabetes or even anxiety are dramatically more likely to be the cause of her symptoms than is a cerebral aneurysm . Aneurysm s are either congenital ...
Anesthesiology
... pain control Cardiology -- heart disorders Dermatology -- skin disorders Endocrinology -- hormonal and metabolic disorders, including
diabetes ... Researchers at the Department of Anesthesiology , Wayne County General Hospital , Westland, Michigan, USA investigated these claims, ... ...
Antibiotic
...istance Widespread in Nature Salmonella : The Trojan Horse of Germs Variation to Gene May Triple Breast - Cancer Risk Do Low-Carb Diets Help
diabetes ? Drug Development: Molecular Finding Could Enhance ... Antibiotic s are the first choice, however they do not help if the problem reoccurs...
Antibiotic Resistance
...istance Widespread in Nature Salmonella : The Trojan Horse of Germs Variation to Gene May Triple Breast - Cancer Risk Do Low-Carb Diets Help
diabetes ? Drug Development: Molecular Finding Could Enhance ... To prevent antibiotic resistance , doctors suggest that: You try topical medications be...
Antifreeze
...d in household cleaning solutions and windshield wiper fluid. A low (acidic) pH may be a sign of severe lung disease ( emphysema ), uncontrolled
diabetes , aspirin overdose , prolonged diarrhea , dehydration , starvation , drinking an excessive amount of alcohol, or drinking antifreeze ( ethylene ...
Anus
...rial infection in the lining of the anus or rectum . Factors that increase a person's risk for an abscess include: chronic constipation
diabetes ... The tube involved in digestion and extending from the stomach to the anus . Consists of the small intestine and the large intestine . ...
Apnea
...ing . Procedure stabilizes the base of the tongue , preventing it from collapsing and obstructing the airway . Non-infectious illnesses, such as
diabetes , thyroid disorders, sleep apnea or even malignancies, can cause night sweats. They are also linked to pheochromocytoma s -- usually benign tu...
Arteriosclerosis
... Arteriosclerosis risk factors include hypertension , elevated levels of fats in the blood , cigarette smoking ,
diabetes mellitus , and obesity . Arteriosclerosis : Hardening and thickening of the walls of the arteries. This disease is commonly thought of as af...
Asbestos
... occupying more than one category. Elevations in ACE are seen sarcoidosis , histoplasmosis , alcoholic cirrhosis , asbestos is , berylliosis,
diabetes , Hodgkin's disease , hyperthyroidism , amyloidosis , primary biliary cirrhosis , idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis , pulmonary embolism , ... ...
Asbestosis
..., tiles for floors and ceilings, ... Elevations in ACE are seen sarcoidosis , histoplasmosis , alcoholic cirrhosis , asbestosis , berylliosis,
diabetes , Hodgkin's disease , hyperthyroidism , amyloidosis , primary biliary cirrhosis , idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis , pulmonary embolism , ... ...
AST
...ida l vaginitis , monilial infection , or vaginal ye ast infection , is a common cause of vagina l irritation. AST RID ALMODOVAR, MD: Type 2
diabetes is not a sudden illness. It is a process. It is the end product of a continuum of metabolic abnormalities. AST (Aspertate Aminotransferase) - E...
Asthma
...ies - Congenital structural abnormalities of the respiratory system. Care Guides Read in-depth information on ongoing health concerns such as
diabetes , asthma , and weight loss . Patients with a prior allergic reaction to contrast dye or medication and patients who have asthma , emphysema , o...
Aspirin overdose
...ement or nervousness, and unusually fast or deep breathing . A low (acidic) pH may be a sign of severe lung disease ( emphysema ), uncontrolled
diabetes , aspirin overdose , prolonged diarrhea , dehydration , starvation , drinking an excessive amount of alcohol, or drinking antifreeze ( ethylene ...