Injection site rotation: Changing the body part where someone injects insulin. By changing the injection site, injections will be easier, safer, and more comfortable. If the same injection site is used over and over again, there may be hardened areas, bumps, or dents under the skin at that site that prevent the body from using insulin properly. These bumps or indentations are called “fat metabolism disorders”.
Injection site: The area of the body where insulin is most likely to be injected.
Jet syringe: A device that uses high pressure to push insulin through the skin and into the tissues.
Peak effect: When something has its strongest effect, such as when insulin has its greatest regulatory effect on blood sugar.
Insulin units: The basic measure of insulin. u-100 is the most common insulin concentration. u-100 means 100 units of insulin per milliliter of fluid. For the occasional patient with severe insulin resistance, insulin can be delivered as U-500.
mg/dl (milligrams per deciliter): A measure that indicates the amount of a particular substance, such as a specific amount of glucose in the blood.
Emergency medical marker: A card, bracelet, or necklace with a written message used by people with diabetes or other conditions to alert others in a medical emergency, such as a coma.
Neurologist: A doctor who treats patients with neurological (brain, spinal cord, and nerve) problems.
Ophthalmologist: A doctor who treats people with eye problems.
Podiatrist: A medical person who diagnoses and treats foot problems.
Diabetes educator (CDE): A healthcare professional who is certified by a relevant organization to teach people with diabetes how to manage their condition.
Urologist: A doctor who specializes in treating men and women with urinary tract disorders and in treating disorders of the male reproductive organs.
Nutritionist: A nutrition specialist who helps people plan the types and amounts of food for specific health needs.
Cardiologist: A doctor who treats people with heart disease, a cardiologist.
Endocrinologist: A doctor who treats patients with hormone problems.