antidiuretic hormone
known commonly as arginine vasopressin, is a nine amino acid peptide secreted from the posterior pituitary
dawn phenomenon
early morning elevations of blood glucose occur without preceding hypoglycemia and may be a response to growth hormone secretion that occurs in the early morning hours
gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)
appearance of symptoms for the first time during pregnancy
glucagon
recommended for the treatment of severe hypoglycemia
glycosuria
glucose in the urine
glycosylated hemoglobin test (HgbA1c)
reflects glycemic levels over a period of months (usually 3)
hormones
chemical substances produced by the glands
hyperglycemia
excessive sugar in the blood. occurs because glucose cannot enter the cells without the help of insulin, and therefore glucose remains in the bloodstream
hypoglycemia
a condition that occurs when your blood sugar (glucose) is too low. Blood sugar below 70 mg/dL is considered low.
hypotonia
state of low muscle tone (infant feels floppy when handled)
ketoacidosis
diabetic coma
lipoatrophy
(loss of fat) changes that can occur in the subcutaneous tissue at the injection site
polydipsia
excessive thirst
polyphagia
constantly hungry
polyuria
excretes large amounts of urine frequently
Somogyi phenomenon
rebound hyperglycemia; occurs when blood glucose levels are lowered to a point at which the body's counterregulatory hormones are released
target organ
organ specifically influenced by a certain hormone
vasopressin
antidiuretic hormone