Guest guest Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 DIABETES RELATED DEFINITIONS AND EXPLANATIONS ========================= VERY-LOW-DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN (VLDL) CHOLESTEROL A form of cholesterol in the blood; high levels may be related to cardiovascular disease. TRIGLYCERIDE The storage form of fat in the body. High triglyceride levels may occur when diabetes is out of control. OPHTHALMOLOGIST A medical doctor who diagnoses and treats all eye diseases and eye disorders. Opthalmologists can also prescribe glasses and contact lenses. METABOLISM The term for the way cells chemically change food so that it can be used to store or use energy and make the proteins, fats, and sugars needed by the body. 'All that I have seen teaches me to trust God for all I have not seen.' ~Sugar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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