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A pathologic condition that results from the accumulation of acids in the body.

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acidosis

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A metabolic disorder in which the ability to metabolize carbs is impaired, usually due to a lack of insulin.

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diabetes mellitus

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A form of hypoglycemia in uncontrolled diabetes in which certain acids accumulate when insulin is not available.

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diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)

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Glands that secrete or release chemicals that are used inside the body.

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endocrine glands

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Regulates metabolism and maintains homeostasis.

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endocrine system

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One of the basic sugars; it is primary fuel, in conjunction with oxygen, for cellular metabolism.

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glucose

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The study and prevention of blood-related disorders.

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hematology

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A congenital abnormality in which the body is unable to produce clots, which results in uncontrollable bleeding.

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hemophilia

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A chemical substance produced by a gland that regulates the activity of organs and tissues.

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hormone

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An abnormally high blood glucose level.

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hyperglycemia

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A life-threatening condition resulting from high blood glucose that typically occurs in older adults, and which causes altered mental status, dehydration, and organ damage.

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hyperosmolar hyperglycemia nonketotic syndrome (HHNS)

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An abnormally low blood glucose level.

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hypoglycemia

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A hormone produced by the islets of Langerhans that enables glucose in the blood to enter cells; used in synthetic form to treat and control diabetes mellitus.

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insulin

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Deep, rapid breathing; usually the result of an accumulation of certain acids when insulin in not available in the body.

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Kussmaul respirations

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excessive thirst; often result of excessive urination

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polydipsia

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excessive eating; in diabetes, the inability to use glucose properly can cause a sense of hunger.

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polyphagia

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The passage of an unusually large volume of urine in a given period; in diabetes, this can result from the wasting of glucose in the urine.

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polyuria

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A heredity disease that causes normal, round red blood cells to become oblong, or sickle shaped.

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sickle cell disease

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A state of unconsciousness resulting from several problems, including ketoacidosis, dehydration because of excessive urination, and hyperglycemia.

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symptomatic hyperglycemia

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Severe hypoglycemia resulting in changes in mental status.

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symptomatic hypoglycemia

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A tendency toward the development of blood clots as a result of an abnormality of the system of coagulation.

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thrombophilia

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A blood clot, either in the arterial or venous system.

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thrombosis

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An autoimmune disorder in which the individual’s immune system produces antibodies to the pancreatic beta cells, and therefore the pancreas cannot produce insulin; onset in early childhood is common.

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type 1 diabetes

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A condition in which insulin resistance develops in response to increased blood glucose levels; can be managed by exercise and diet modification, but is often managed by medications.

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type 2 diabetes

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Ischemia and pain caused by sickle-shaped red blood cells that obstruct blood flow to a portion of the body.

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vasoocclusive crisis