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A chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar (glucose) due to insulin resistance or a relative lack of insulin.

A form of diabetes consisting of high blood glucose levels during pregnancy and is associated with complications to both mother and child.

A condition characterized by an excess of glucose in the blood stream, often associated with diabetes.

A condition in which cells in the body don't respond well to insulin and can't easily take up glucose from the blood, often leading to Type 2 Diabetes.

A medical device that administers continuous insulin therapy to control blood glucose levels for people with diabetes.

A condition characterized by an abnormally low level of glucose in the blood, often due to diabetes medication.

A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates.

A glandular organ in the digestive system and endocrine system that secretes insulin and other important enzymes and hormones.

A group of diseases that result in too much sugar in the blood (high blood glucose).

The regular testing of glucose levels in the blood to manage diabetes and maintain proper blood sugar levels.

A disease of the retina which results in impairment or loss of vision, often due to damage caused by prolonged high blood glucose levels in diabetes.

A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates glucose levels in the blood by facilitating its entry into cells.

A form of hemoglobin that is measured primarily to identify the average plasma glucose concentration over prolonged periods of time.

A doctor who specializes in treating disorders of the endocrine system, such as diabetes and thyroid disorders.

Hemoglobin that is bound to glucose in the blood; higher levels indicate poorer control of blood sugar levels.

A meal planning technique for managing blood sugar levels that involves keeping track of the amount of carbohydrates eaten.

A method to track glucose levels around the clock by using a tiny sensor inserted under the skin that sends readings to a device.

A hormone produced by the pancreas that works with insulin to control blood glucose levels and helps raise the concentration of glucose in the bloodstream.

A serious diabetes complication where the body produces excess blood acids (ketones) due to a lack of insulin.