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Edema: Swelling caused by excess fluid in
the body.
EKG: A test that measures the heart’s
action. Also called an electrocardiogram.
Electromyography (EMG): A test used to detect
nerve function. It measures the electrical activity
generated by muscles.
EMG: See electromyography.
Endocrine gland: A group of specialized cells
that release hormones into the blood. For example,
the islets in the pancreas, which secrete insulin,
are endocrine glands.
Endocrinologist: A doctor who treats people
who have endocrine gland problems such as diabetes.
End-stage renal disease (ESRD): See kidney
failure.
Enzyme: Protein made by the body that brings
about a chemical reaction, for example, the enzymes
produced by the gut to aid digestion.
Erectile dysfunction: See impotence.
Euglycemia: A normal level of glucose in the
blood.
Exchange lists: One of several approaches
for diabetes meal planning. Foods are categorized
into three groups based on their nutritional content.
Lists provide the serving sizes for carbohydrates,
meat and meat alternatives, and fats. These lists
allow for substitution for different groups to keep
the nutritional content fixed.
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