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- GL
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A calculation that adjusts the glycemic index (GI) based on serving size (GL = GI x carbohydrates in grams). The higher the GL, the faster and the more pronounced an effect the food may have on the body's blood sugar level and insulin response.
More Information on GL: Diabetes Diet & Fitness
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- Glanders
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Also Known As: "Burkholderia Mallei"
A contagious bacterial disease that causes inflammation in horses, donkeys and mules. It can be transmitted to humans.
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- Glands
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A cell or group of cells that produce and secrete substances, such as hormones, used nearby or in another part of the body.
More Information on Glands: Endocrine System Cancer
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- Glandular Cancer
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"Glandular Cancer" is more commonly referred to as "Adenocarcinoma" in the medical community.
Adenocarcinoma
Also Known As: "Glandular Sarcoma, Glandular Carcinoma"
Cancer that develops within certain glandular cells. Glands are organs that secrete hormones. Locations of gland tumors include the breasts, prostate, pancreas, bladder and others.
More Information on Adenocarcinoma: Cancer Basics
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- Glandular Carcinoma
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"Glandular Carcinoma" is more commonly referred to as "Adenocarcinoma" in the medical community.
Adenocarcinoma
Also Known As: "Glandular Cancer, Glandular Sarcoma"
Cancer that develops within certain glandular cells. Glands are organs that secrete hormones. Locations of gland tumors include the breasts, prostate, pancreas, bladder and others.
More Information on Adenocarcinoma: Cancer Basics
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- Glandular Fever
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"Glandular Fever" is more commonly referred to as "Mononucleosis" in the medical community.
Mononucleosis
Also Known As: "Infectious Mononucleosis, Kissing Disease, Mono, Chronic Mononucleosis, Pfeiffer's Disease"
A viral infection causing high temperature, fatigue, sore throat and swollen lymph glands, especially in the neck. It is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus and can be spread through saliva or sexual contact.
More Information on Mononucleosis: Nose & Throat
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- Glandular Sarcoma
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"Glandular Sarcoma" is more commonly referred to as "Adenocarcinoma" in the medical community.
Adenocarcinoma
Also Known As: "Glandular Carcinoma, Glandular Cancer"
Cancer that develops within certain glandular cells. Glands are organs that secrete hormones. Locations of gland tumors include the breasts, prostate, pancreas, bladder and others.
More Information on Adenocarcinoma: Cancer Basics
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- Glargine
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"Glargine" is more commonly referred to as "Insulin Glargine" in the medical community.
Insulin Glargine
A form of long-acting insulin used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It may be used in conjunction with other antidiabetic agents, including a fast-acting form of insulin.
More Information on Insulin Glargine: Insulin
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- Glass Ionomers
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"Glass Ionomers" is more commonly referred to as "Ionomers" in the medical community.
Ionomers
Also Known As: "Resin Ionomers"
A direct restoration material used for small fillings on areas that are not placed under much stress (e.g., between the teeth, tooth roots). They release fluoride into the teeth and can help prevent tooth decay, but are prone to fracture and wear.
More Information on Ionomers: Dental Restorations
- + Glaucoma
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- Glaucoma
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A group of eye disorders marked by increased pressure within the eye that can damage the optic nerve, leading to impaired vision or blindness. It can be acute or chronic. People with diabetes are at increased risk for this condition.
More Information on Glaucoma: Eye Conditions
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- Gleason Score
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Method used to grade the aggressiveness of prostate cancer. It is used to determine the best treatment and to predict how well a person is likely to respond to treatment.
More Information on Gleason Score: Prostate & Testicular
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- Glenoid
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The portion of the scapula (shoulder blade) that forms the cup segment of the shoulder joint. Also, having the form of a smooth, shallow depression.
- + Glia
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- Glia
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Cells in the nervous system that support the neurons.
More Information on Glia: Brain & Nerve Basics
- + Gliadin
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- Gliadin
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A protein component of gluten that may cause a reaction in people allergic to gluten. Gliadin is present in wheat, oats, rye, and barley and possibly millet.
More Information on Gliadin: Food Allergy & Intolerance
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- Glial Cells
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Also Known As: "Glia"
Cells in the nervous system that support the neurons.
More Information on Glial Cells: Brain & Nerve Basics
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- Gliclazide
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A type of sulfonylurea agent (antidiabetic) used to treat type 2 diabetes. It decreases blood glucose levels by increasing the amount of insulin produced in the pancreas and helping body cells to use insulin more efficiently.
More Information on Gliclazide: Diabetes & Endocrine Drugs
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- Glimepiride
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A type of sulfonylurea agent (antidiabetic) used to treat type 2 diabetes. It decreases blood glucose levels by increasing the amount of insulin produced in the pancreas and helping body cells to use insulin more efficiently.
More Information on Glimepiride: Diabetes & Endocrine Drugs
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- Glioblastomas
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"Glioblastomas" is more commonly referred to as "Brain Tumors" in the medical community.
Brain Tumors
Also Known As: "Neurocytomas, Craniopharyngiomas, Primary Brain Tumors, Ganglioneuromas, Germinomas, Astrocytomas, Meningiomas"
Brain tumors are diseases in which cancer cells begin to grow in the tissues of the brain. Tumors that start in the brain are called primary brain tumors. Tumors can occur in other parts of the body and spread to the brain (metastases).
More Information on Brain Tumors: Brain & Nerve Cancer
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- Glioma
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Also Known As: "Malignant Glioma, Gliosarcoma"
The most common primary brain tumors. They arise from the specialized cells (glial) that surround and support the neurons.
More Information on Glioma: Brain & Nerve Cancer
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- Glioma Retinae
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"Glioma Retinae" is more commonly referred to as "Retinoblastoma" in the medical community.
Retinoblastoma
Also Known As: "Retinal Glioma"
A tumor of the retina (nerve tissue in the rear eye) that usually occurs in children.
More Information on Retinoblastoma: Pediatric Cancer
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- Gliosarcoma
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Also Known As: "Malignant Glioma"
The most common primary brain tumors. They arise from the specialized cells (glial) that surround and support the neurons.
More Information on Gliosarcoma: Brain & Nerve Cancer
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- Glipizide
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A type of sulfonylurea agent (antidiabetic) used to treat type 2 diabetes. It decreases blood glucose levels by increasing the amount of insulin produced in the pancreas and helping body cells to use insulin more efficiently.
More Information on Glipizide: Diabetes & Endocrine Drugs
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- Glitazones
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"Glitazones" is more commonly referred to as "Thiazolidinediones" in the medical community.
Thiazolidinediones
A class of antidiabetic agents used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It works by lowering the levels of glucose circulating in the body and may be used alone or in combination with other antidiabetics.
More Information on Thiazolidinediones: Diabetes & Endocrine Drugs
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- Global Assessment Functioning Scale
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Also Known As: "GAF Scale, GAS, GAF, Global Assessment of Functioning"
A scale that measures the overall function of a patient. Derived largely from the earlier Health Sickness Rating Scale.
More Information on Global Assessment Functioning Scale: Emotional Health Basics
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- Global Assessment of Functioning
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Also Known As: "GAF Scale, GAS, GAF, Global Assessment Functioning Scale"
A scale that measures the overall function of a patient. Derived largely from the earlier Health Sickness Rating Scale.
More Information on Global Assessment of Functioning: Emotional Health Basics
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- Global Assessment Scale
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Also Known As: "GAF Scale, GAS, GAF, Global Assessment Functioning Scale, Global Assessment of Functioning"
A scale that measures the overall function of a patient. Derived largely from the earlier Health Sickness Rating Scale.
More Information on Global Assessment Scale: Emotional Health Basics
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- Global Dyslexia
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"Global Dyslexia" is more commonly referred to as "Dyslexia" in the medical community.
Dyslexia
Also Known As: "Word Blindness"
A learning disorder that affects the patient's ability to read, write and count. Despite normal ability to see and recognize letters, patients have difficulty spelling and writing words.
More Information on Dyslexia: Attention & Learning Disorders
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- Global Hypokinesis
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"Global Hypokinesis" is more commonly referred to as "Hypokinesis" in the medical community.
Hypokinesis
Also Known As: "Regional Hypokinesis, Hypokinesia, Left Ventricular Hypokinesis, Right Ventricular Hypokinesis"
A condition in which either the left or right ventricle does not contract well. If "global" the entire ventricle is affected. If "regional" only part of the ventricle is affected.
More Information on Hypokinesis: Heart Failure
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- Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy
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"Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy" is more commonly referred to as "Krabbe Disease" in the medical community.
Krabbe Disease
An inherited degenerative disorder of the central and peripheral nervous systems. It is marked by cells with more than one nucleus (globoid cells), breakdown of the nerve's protective myelin coating and destruction of brain cells.
More Information on Krabbe Disease: Brain & Nerve Basics
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- Globulin
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A type of protein found in human blood and in some foods. Egg whites contain globulin (ovoglobulin).
More Information on Globulin: Food Allergy & Intolerance
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- Globulin Test
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"Globulin Test" is more commonly referred to as "Total Serum Protein" in the medical community.
Total Serum Protein
Also Known As: "Protein Test, Serum Protein Electrophoresis, Serum Protein, Albumin Test, Serum Globulin, Total Protein Test"
A blood test that measures the levels of proteins in the blood, including albumin and globulin. Measuring these levels can give physicians valuable information about a patient's nutritional state, as well as the function of the kidney and liver.
More Information on Total Serum Protein: Blood Tests
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- Globus Hystericus
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Also Known As: "Lump in the Throat"
The sensation of having a lump in the throat. It may be tied to a physical condition (e.g., GERD, dry throat) or an emotional state (e.g., grief, pride). Symptoms do not worsen when swallowing, and eating and drinking often provide relief.
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- Globus Sensation
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Also Known As: "Lump in the Throat, Globus Hystericus"
The sensation of having a lump in the throat. It may be tied to a physical condition (e.g., GERD, dry throat) or an emotional state (e.g., grief, pride). Symptoms do not worsen when swallowing, and eating and drinking often provide relief.
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- Glomerular Filtration Rate
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Also Known As: "Kidney Filtration Rate, GFR, Renal Filtration Rate"
A measure of the amount of glomerular filtrate (a substance similar to plasma but without proteins) that is formed in the kidneys each minute. It is used to assess the kidneys' ability to remove waste products from the body.
More Information on Glomerular Filtration Rate: Kidney (Renal)
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- Glomeruli
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Also Known As: "Glomerulus"
A network of tiny blood vessels (capillaries) in the kidney where blood is filtered and waste products are removed. This is the beginning of the process that creates urine.
More Information on Glomeruli: Kidney (Renal)
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- Glomerulus
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A network of tiny blood vessels (capillaries) in the kidney where blood is filtered and waste products are removed. This is the beginning of the process that creates urine.
More Information on Glomerulus: Kidney (Renal)
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- Glossectomy
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Surgical removal of all or part of the tongue.
More Information on Glossectomy: Mouth & Tongue Disorders
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- Glossitis
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Also Known As: "Glossitis Tongue"
Changes in the appearance of the tongue, such as inflammation or the appearance of lesions. Geographic tongue (benign migratory glossitis) is the most common type.
More Information on Glossitis: Mouth & Tongue Disorders
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- Glossitis Tongue
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Changes in the appearance of the tongue, such as inflammation or the appearance of lesions. Geographic tongue (benign migratory glossitis) is the most common type.
More Information on Glossitis Tongue: Mouth & Tongue Disorders
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- Glossodynia
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"Glossodynia" is more commonly referred to as "Burning Tongue Syndrome" in the medical community.
Burning Tongue Syndrome
Also Known As: "Burning Tongue"
A condition that causes a burning or scalding sensation on the tongue, with or without changes in taste and/or physical changes of the tongue. May be a limited form of burning mouth syndrome.
More Information on Burning Tongue Syndrome: Mouth & Tongue Disorders
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- Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia
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A type of cranial neuralgia marked by intense pain in the tonsils, middle ear and back of the tongue. Pain can be intermittent or persistent. Triggers for the disorder include swallowing, chewing, talking, sneezing and eating spicy foods.
More Information on Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia: Ear, Eye & Face Pain
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- GLP Agonists
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"GLP Agonists" is more commonly referred to as "Incretin Mimetics" in the medical community.
Incretin Mimetics
Also Known As: "Incretins, Glucagon-like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists"
Injected medications approved to treat type 2 diabetes. In addition to lowering glucose (blood sugar), they often help patients lose weight. Incretin mimetics are synthetic versions of a hormone found in saliva of a desert lizard.
More Information on Incretin Mimetics: Diabetes & Endocrine Drugs
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- Glucagon
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A hormone that raises glucose (blood sugar) levels in the blood. It is produced in the pancreas (by alpha cells) but an injected form may also be used to treat insulin shock.
More Information on Glucagon: Diabetes & Endocrine Drugs
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- Glucagon-like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists
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"Glucagon-like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists" is more commonly referred to as "Incretin Mimetics" in the medical community.
Incretin Mimetics
Also Known As: "Incretins, GLP Agonists"
Injected medications approved to treat type 2 diabetes. In addition to lowering glucose (blood sugar), they often help patients lose weight. Incretin mimetics are synthetic versions of a hormone found in saliva of a desert lizard.
More Information on Incretin Mimetics: Diabetes & Endocrine Drugs
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- Glucagonoma
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A rare form of pancreatic cancer that results in overproduction of a hormone called glucagon. This can cause diabetes-like symptoms.
More Information on Glucagonoma: Gastrointestinal System Cancer
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- Glucocorticosteroids
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"Glucocorticosteroids" is more commonly referred to as "Corticosteroids" in the medical community.
Corticosteroids
Also Known As: "Steroids, Inhaled Corticosteroids, Corticosteroid Drugs, Oral Corticosteroids"
Group of anti-inflammatory drugs similar to hormones produced by the body. Corticosteroids are used to treat many numerous conditions.
More Information on Corticosteroids: Allergy & Asthma Drugs
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- Glucogenesis
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The process by which glycogen is created from glucose within the liver. Glycogenesis is the body's method of storing glucose for future use.
More Information on Glucogenesis: Glucose
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- Glucogenic
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The formation of glucose through the process of gluconeogenesis (formation of glucose from protein and carbohydrates, never fats) by using the carbon skeleton of an amino acid (protein) already present in the blood.
More Information on Glucogenic: Carbs & Sugars
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- Gluconeogenesis
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The formation of glucose from an amino acid (protein) and carbohydrates. Fats can never be formed into glucose.
More Information on Gluconeogenesis: Carbs & Sugars
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- Glucosamine
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Also Known As: "Glucosamine HCL, Glucosamine Sulfate, N acetyl d Glucosamine"
A form of amino sugar that is believed to play a role in cartilage formation and repair, and which is available as a nutritional supplement.
More Information on Glucosamine: Arthritis
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- Glucosamine & Chondroitin
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Types of sugar molecules found naturally in the body. They are also commonly available alone or together as nutritional supplements. They may help people with some pain-related conditions.
More Information on Glucosamine & Chondroitin: Herbs & Supplements
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- Glucosamine HCL
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Also Known As: "Glucosamine Sulfate, N acetyl d Glucosamine"
A form of amino sugar that is believed to play a role in cartilage formation and repair, and which is available as a nutritional supplement.
More Information on Glucosamine HCL: Arthritis
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- Glucosamine Sulfate
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Also Known As: "N acetyl d Glucosamine, Glucosamine HCL"
A form of amino sugar that is believed to play a role in cartilage formation and repair, and which is available as a nutritional supplement.
More Information on Glucosamine Sulfate: Arthritis
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- Glucose
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Also Known As: "Blood Sugar, Blood Glucose"
A substance produced when carbohydrates from food are broken down in the stomach and intestines during digestion. Glucose is then absorbed into the bloodstream, where insulin (created in the pancreas) facilitates its use by the body's tissues.
More Information on Glucose: Glucose
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- Glucose 6 Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
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"Glucose 6 Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency" is more commonly referred to as "G6PD Deficiency" in the medical community.
G6PD Deficiency
A genetic disorder that results in the rapid destruction of red blood cells, leading to jaundice.
More Information on G6PD Deficiency: Birth & Genetic Disorders
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- Glucose Blood Test
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Also Known As: "Random Glucose, Serum Glucose, Fasting Glucose, Oral Glucose Tolerance Test, Postprandial Blood Glucose, OGTT, Glucose Tolerance Test"
A blood test to examine the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood. Levels of glucose in the blood may be measured after a fast (fasting glucose) or after a meal (postprandial glucose). These tests are essential for diabetes diagnosis and management.
More Information on Glucose Blood Test: Diabetes & Endocrine Tests
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- Glucose Challenge Test
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Also Known As: "One Hour Glucose Screening Test, GCT, Gestational Diabetes Screening, 50 Gram Glucose Challenge"
A test used to screen for diabetes during pregnancy, usually at 24 to 28 weeks. Blood is drawn for testing one hour after the patient drinks a solution containing 50 grams of glucose. Abnormal results may indicate gestational diabetes.
More Information on Glucose Challenge Test: Diabetes & Endocrine Tests
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- Glucose Meter
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Also Known As: "Blood Glucose Meter"
Small, portable devices designed for home use that test the levels of glucose (blood sugar) for the management of diabetes. There are several different designs and some have memory systems to store results over time.
More Information on Glucose Meter: Glucose
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- Glucose Monitoring
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Also Known As: "Self Monitoring of Blood Glucose, Blood Glucose Monitoring, Blood Sampling Devices, Home Blood Glucose Monitoring"
A method of self-testing glucose (blood sugar) levels for the management of diabetes. This usually involves pricking the finger for a sample of blood and placing the sample on a test strip. The strip is then analyzed by a hand-held device.
More Information on Glucose Monitoring: Glucose
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- Glucose Tests
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Also Known As: "Random Glucose, Glucose Tolerance Test, Serum Glucose, Fasting Glucose, Oral Glucose Tolerance Test, Glucose Blood Test, Postprandial Blood Glucose, OGTT"
A blood test to examine the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood. Levels of glucose in the blood may be measured after a fast (fasting glucose) or after a meal (postprandial glucose). These tests are essential for diabetes diagnosis and management.
More Information on Glucose Tests: Diabetes & Endocrine Tests
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- Glucose Tolerance Test
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Also Known As: "Random Glucose, Serum Glucose, Fasting Glucose, Oral Glucose Tolerance Test, Glucose Blood Test, Postprandial Blood Glucose, OGTT"
A blood test to examine the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood. Levels of glucose in the blood may be measured after a fast (fasting glucose) or after a meal (postprandial glucose). These tests are essential for diabetes diagnosis and management.
More Information on Glucose Tolerance Test: Diabetes & Endocrine Tests
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- Glucosuria
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An abnormal amount of sugar in the urine, found when the blood glucose level exceeds the renal threshold and spills into the urine.
More Information on Glucosuria: Glucose
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- Glucotoxicity
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Damage to the islet cells of the pancreas that produce and release insulin that occurs as a result of high glucose levels in the blood (hyperglycemia). It is believed to play a role in insulin resistance.
More Information on Glucotoxicity: Glucose
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- Glulisine
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"Glulisine" is more commonly referred to as "Insulin Glulisine" in the medical community.
Insulin Glulisine
A form of fast-acting human insulin used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is usually used in conjunction with other antidiabetic agents, including a longer-acting form of insulin.
More Information on Insulin Glulisine: Insulin
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- Glutamate
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An essential amino acid that is found mainly in the brain and spinal cord. It is responsible for communicating to the nerves related to learning and memory. Too much of this neurotransmitter may contribute to the development of Alzheimer's and epilepsy.
More Information on Glutamate: Brain & Nerve Basics
- + Glutathione Peroxidase
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- Glutathione Peroxidase
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An enzyme in the body that contains selenium and has properties to reduce harmful hydrogen peroxide that is normally formed within a cell. When working with Vitamin E, this may also lower damage from free radicals.
More Information on Glutathione Peroxidase: Herbs & Supplements
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- Gluten
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A mixture of two proteins - gliadin and glutenin - present in wheat, rye, oats and barley. It forms a sticky substance that cannot be digested by some people, a condition called gluten intolerance or celiac disease.
More Information on Gluten: Food Allergy & Intolerance
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- Gluten Intolerance
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Also Known As: "Gluten Sensitive Enteropathy, Nontropical Sprue, Celiac Disease, Celiac Sprue"
Sensitivity to the protein gluten (found in grains such as wheat, oats, rye, and barley). It is an immune response, not an actual allergy. Gluten triggers this response in the small intestine, which can lead to malnutrition.
More Information on Gluten Intolerance: Food Allergy & Intolerance
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- Gluten Sensitive Enteropathy
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Also Known As: "Nontropical Sprue, Celiac Disease, Celiac Sprue"
Sensitivity to the protein gluten (found in grains such as wheat, oats, rye, and barley). It is an immune response, not an actual allergy. Gluten triggers this response in the small intestine, which can lead to malnutrition.
More Information on Gluten Sensitive Enteropathy: Food Allergy & Intolerance
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- Glyburide
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Also Known As: "Micronized Glyburide"
A type of sulfonylurea agent (antidiabetic) used to treat type 2 diabetes. It decreases blood glucose levels by increasing the amount of insulin produced in the pancreas and helping body cells to use insulin more efficiently.
More Information on Glyburide: Diabetes & Endocrine Drugs
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- Glycemic Index
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Also Known As: "Glycemic Response"
A classification system ranking carbohydrate-containing foods by number to reflect their effect on the body's blood glucose levels after consumption. The higher the number, the greater the surge of sugar into our bloodstream after eating that food.
More Information on Glycemic Index: Popular Diets
- + Glycemic Index & Diabetes
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- Glycemic Index & Diabetes
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A system ranking certain foods to reflect their effect on the body's glucose levels. Some people with diabetes use it to guide their diet by moderating their intake of high numbered foods, which cause a greater surge of sugar after consumption.
More Information on Glycemic Index & Diabetes: Diabetes Diet & Fitness
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- Glycemic Load
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Also Known As: "GL"
A calculation that adjusts the glycemic index (GI) based on serving size (GL = GI x carbohydrates in grams). The higher the GL, the faster and the more pronounced an effect the food may have on the body's blood sugar level and insulin response.
More Information on Glycemic Load: Diabetes Diet & Fitness
- + Glycemic Response
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- Glycemic Response
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A classification system ranking carbohydrate-containing foods by number to reflect their effect on the body's blood glucose levels after consumption. The higher the number, the greater the surge of sugar into our bloodstream after eating that food.
More Information on Glycemic Response: Popular Diets
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- Glycerin
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A thick, sweet edible substance that is found in fats and oils, it has no color or odor. It is made naturally through the soap making procedure. Being water soluble, its uses include moisturizing and dissolving products.
More Information on Glycerin: Fats & Oils
- + Glycerol
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- Glycerol
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A smooth, thick substance that is the primary structure in all fatty acids.
More Information on Glycerol: Fats & Oils
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- Glycogen
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A substance made up of glucose that is produced within the liver when blood sugar levels are high. It is stored in the liver and muscles, where it releases glucose as needed into the body. It is the body's main form of energy storage.
More Information on Glycogen: Glucose
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- Glycogen Loading
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"Glycogen Loading" is more commonly referred to as "Carbohydrate Loading" in the medical community.
Carbohydrate Loading
A practice of increasing dietary intake of carbohydrates and changing an exercise regimen just prior to a long-endurance competition. The goal is to store the maximum amount of glycogen in the muscles as possible to allow for better performance.
More Information on Carbohydrate Loading: Carbs & Sugars
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- Glycogen Storage Diseases
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Also Known As: "GSD"
Birth defects that change the way the liver breaks down glycogen.
More Information on Glycogen Storage Diseases: Birth & Genetic Disorders
- + Glycogenesis
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- Glycogenesis
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Also Known As: "Glucogenesis"
The process by which glycogen is created from glucose within the liver. Glycogenesis is the body's method of storing glucose for future use.
More Information on Glycogenesis: Glucose
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- Glycohemoglobin Test
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Also Known As: "Fasting Hemoglobin, HbA1C Test, GHb Test, Diabetic Control Index, Hemoglobin A1C Test, Glycosylated Hemoglobin Test, Total Fasting Hemoglobin Test, Hb A1c"
A blood test that is used to monitor diabetes, a risk factor for heart disease. It measures the levels of hemoglobin in the blood that have been glycosylated, or connected to glucose.
More Information on Glycohemoglobin Test: Diabetes & Endocrine Tests
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- Glycolic Acid Peels
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A procedure during which glycolic acid is applied to the skin to remove thin lesions from the skin surface and reduce pigment and surface dryness. Initial peels may produce modest results that improve with subsequent sessions.
More Information on Glycolic Acid Peels: Skin & Aging
- + Glycolysis
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- Glycolysis
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The body's process of making energy. It occurs in cells and involves condensing one glucose molecule to two molecules of pyruvate, then produces 2 molecules of ATP (adenosine diphosphate) and 2 molecules of NADH (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide).
- + Glycosuria
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- Glycosuria
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Also Known As: "Glucosuria"
An abnormal amount of sugar in the urine, found when the blood glucose level exceeds the renal threshold and spills into the urine.
More Information on Glycosuria: Glucose
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