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Diabetes mellitus

a disorder related to insufficient insulin production, inability of the cells to react to circulating insulin, or a combination of both [Toggle]

Fasting plasma glucose level

concentration of glucose (sugar) in the bloodstream 8 or more hours after the last meal or snack. Levels <100 mg/dL are considered “normal.” [Toggle]

Gestational diabetes

impaired glucose metabolism related to pregnancy [Toggle]

Glycemic

related to blood glucose levels [Toggle]

Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c)

blood protein used as an indicator of average blood sugar levels over the preceding 8 to 12 weeks [Toggle]

Hyperglycemia

higher than normal levels of circulating glucose (sugar) in the bloodstream [Toggle]

Chapter 9a: Flashcards

Diabetes mellitus a disorder related to insufficient insulin production, inability of the cells to react to circulating insulin, or a combination of both [Toggle]	Fasting plasma glucose level concentration of glucose (sugar) in the bloodstream 8 or more hours after the last meal or snack. Levels <100 mg/dL are considered “normal.” [Toggle]	Gestational diabetes impaired glucose metabolism related to pregnancy [Toggle]

Glycemic related to blood glucose levels [Toggle]	Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) blood protein used as an indicator of average blood sugar levels over the preceding 8 to 12 weeks [Toggle]	Hyperglycemia higher than normal levels of circulating glucose (sugar) in the bloodstream [Toggle]