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Necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum: A skin
condition usually on the lower part of the legs.
Lesions can be small or extend over a large area.
They are usually raised, yellow, and waxy in appearance
and often have a purple border.
Neovascularization: The growth of new, small
blood vessels. In the retina, this may lead to loss
of vision or blindness.
Nephrologist: A doctor who treats people
who have kidney problems.
Nephropathy: Disease of the kidneys. Hyperglycemia
and hypertension can damage the kidneys' glomeruli.
When the kidneys are damaged, protein leaks out
of the kidneys into the urine. Damaged kidneys can
no longer remove waste and extra fluids from the
bloodstream.
Nerve conduction studies: Tests used to measure
for nerve damage; one way to diagnose neuropathy.
Nerve disease: See neuropathy.
Noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM):
Former term for type 2 diabetes.
Noninvasive blood glucose monitoring: Measuring
blood glucose without pricking the finger to obtain
a blood sample.
NPH insulin: An intermediate-acting insulin;
NPH stands for neutral protamine Hagedorn. On average,
NPH insulin starts to lower blood glucose within
1 to 2 hours after injection. It has its strongest
effect 6 to 10 hours after injection but keeps working
about 10 hours after injection. Also called N insulin.
Nutritionist: A person with training in nutrition;
may or may not have specialized training and qualifications.
See dietitian.
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