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Diabetes Words to Know

Definition: Autoimmunity

Sometimes the immune system makes a mistake and attacks the body's own tissues or organs. This is called autoimmunity.

Definition: Blood Glucose Level

The blood glucose level is the amount of glucose in the blood.

Definition: Blood Glucose Meter

A blood glucose meter is a small, portable machine that's used to measure how much glucose (a type of sugar) is in the blood.

Definition: Bolus

For a person with diabetes, a bolus is a dose of insulin taken to handle a rise in blood glucose.

Definition: Diabetes

Diabetes is a condition that happens when the body can't use glucose (a type of sugar) normally.

Definition: Fats

The body uses fat as a fuel source, and fat is the major storage form of energy in the body.

Definition: Fatty Acids

Fatty acids are the building blocks of the fat in our bodies and in the food we eat.

Definition: Glucose

Glucose is the main type of sugar in the blood and is the major source of energy for the body's cells.

Definition: Glycosylated Hemoglobin Test (Hemoglobin A1c)

The glycosylated hemoglobin test shows what a person's average blood glucose level was for the 2 to 3 months before the test. This can help determine how well a person's diabetes is being controlled over time.