millimoles per liter, a unit of measure that shows the concentration of a substance in a specific amount of fluid. In most of the world, except for the United States, blood glucose test results are reported as mmol/L. In the United States, milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) is used. To convert to mmol/L from mg/dL, divide mg/dL by 18. Example: 180 mg [..]

(EN-doh-krih-NAH-luh-jist) a doctor who treats people who have endocrine gland problems such as diabetes.

premixed insulin that is 50 percent intermediate-acting (NPH) insulin and 50 percent short-acting (regular) insulin.

to urinate; to empty the bladder.

steps taken to ensure that a wound such as a foot ulcer heals correctly. People with diabetes need to take special precautions so wounds do not become infected.

(ZY-lih-tall) a carbohydrate-based sweetener found in plants and used as a substitute for sugar; provides calories. Found in some mints and chewing gum.

(vih-TREK-tuh-mee) surgery to restore sight in which the surgeon removes the cloudy vitreous humor in the eye and replaces it with a salt solution.

(VIH-tree-us) the clear gel that lies behind the eye's lens and in front of the retina.

a form of cholesterol in the blood; high levels may be related to cardiovascular disease.

(VAS-kyoo-ler) relating to the body's blood vessels.