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Complex Patho Concep

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TermDefinition
dawn phenomenon a situation in which an individual's blood glucose level upon waking is higher than that before going to bed in the evening
diabetes mellitus a disorder of the body's metabolism of protein, fats, and carbohydrates because of an absolute lack of insulin or insulin resistance
endocrine pancreas an organ that secretes hormones, such as insulin and glucagon
glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) a blood test that depicts hemoglobin and red blood cell exposure to glucose over the previous 3 to 4 months.
hyperglycemia refers to high levels of sugar, or glucose, in the blood.
hyperketonemia a condition of elevated circulating ketones that results from s loss of insulin, which is an inhibitor of lypolysis
hypoglycemia low blood glucose levels
insulin an anabolic hormone
intermittent claudication a condition of fatigue or aching in the leg muscles even when walking .short distances.
islets of Langerhans clusters of cells, located throughout the pancres, that are responsible for the secretion of hormones.
ketoacidosis a state of metabolic acidosis, which signifies tht the body is acccessing fat and protein sources for energy and is releasing ketones, which are highly acidic, in process
Kussmaul respirations deep, rapid respirations that present as a compensatory measure to release excess acids through the lungs and into the atomosphere.
nephropathy a problem of degenerative changes in small vessels in the kidneys
neuropathy a problem of nerve degeneration to damage to cell body resulting in delayed nerve conduction impaired sensory function
nocturia frequent urination at night
polydipsia a stae of excessive thirst
polyphagia a state of excessive hunger
polyuria frequent, large volume urination
retinopathy a problem of degenerative changes in small vessels of the retina (eyes).
Somogyi effect the presence of rebound hyperglycemia as a reaction to insulin induced hypoglycemia.
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