Diabetes Dictionary
This dictionary defines words that are often used when people
talk or write about diabetes. It is designed for people who have
diabetes and for their families and friends.
The words are listed in alphabetical order. Some words have many
meanings; only those meanings that relate to diabetes are included.
Words that appear in bold italic are defined elsewhere
in the dictionary. A term will refer the reader to another
definition only when the second definition gives additional
information about a topic that is directly related to the first
term.
Information in this dictionary is not a substitute for your
health care professional's advice.
The U.S. Government does not endorse or favor any specific
commercial product or company. Trade, proprietary, or company names
appearing in this document are used only because they are considered
essential in the context of the information provided. If a product
is not mentioned, this does not mean or imply that the product is
unsatisfactory.
Diabetes Dictionary Index
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Bethesda, MD 20892–3560
Email: http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/about/contact.htm
The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC) is a
service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and
Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). The NIDDK is part of the National
Institutes of Health of the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services. Established in 1978, the Clearinghouse provides
information about diabetes to people with diabetes and to their
families, health care professionals, and the public. The NDIC
answers inquiries, develops and distributes publications, and works
closely with professional and patient organizations and Government
agencies to coordinate resources about diabetes.
Publications produced by the Clearinghouse are carefully reviewed
by both NIDDK scientists and outside experts.
This publication is not copyrighted. The Clearinghouse encourages
users of this publication to duplicate and distribute as many copies
as desired.
NIH Publication No. 07–3016
October 2006
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