Top 10 Warning Signs of Diabetes You Shouldn�t Ignore - Glossary
Glossary
Insulin: A hormone by the Pancreas. Insulin promotes glucose/sugar utilization and protein synthesis.Hyperglycemia: High a level of glucose in the blood; a sign that diabetes is out of control. Many things can cause hyperglycemia. It occurs when the body does not have enough insulin or cannot use the insulin it does have to turn glucose into energy. Signs of hyperglycemia are great thirst, a dry mouth, and a need to urinate often. For people with insulin-dependent diabetes, hyperglycemia may lead to diabetic ketoacidosis.
Polydipsia: Excessive thirst.
Impotence: Inability to attain or sustain an erection.
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