Glucose
Medical term · G
A simple sugar that is the body’s main source of energy.
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BiguanidesMedications that stop the liver from making excess glucose (sugar) and improve sensitivity to insulin.
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DiabetesA condition caused by high levels of glucose (a form of sugar) in the blood. The amount of glucose in your blood is controlled by a hormone called insulin. See also Diabatetes…
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Diabetes – Type 1A serious, lifelong condition where your blood glucose level is too high because your body can't make a hormone called insulin, which controls blood glucose.
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Diabetes – Type 2A serious condition where the insulin your pancreas makes can’t work properly, or your pancreas can’t make enough insulin. Insulin is a hormone that controls blood glucose levels…