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gestational diabetes – Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that may develop during

pregnancy. In some women, certain hormones normally produced by the body during

pregnancy can result in unusually high blood glucose levels. If the body cannot produce

enough insulin, this can lead to hyperglycemia and may require treatment with insulin.

Gestational diabetes usually ends when the baby is born, but many mothers who experience

gestational diabetes can later develop Type 2 diabetes.

glucagon – Glucagon is a hormone produced by the alpha cells in the pancreas. It causes

blood glucose levels to rise.

glucose – Glucose is a carbohydrate and the body’s most important source of energy. It is

produced from digested food, by the normal action of the liver, and is carried by the blood

throughout the body.

hyperglycemia – Hyperglycemia is also known as high blood glucose. It occurs when blood

glucose levels rise above 180 mg/dL (10.0 mmol/L), and the body does not have enough or

cannot use insulin to process food. Symptoms of hyperglycemia include nausea, vomiting,

muscle and joint aches, blurred vision, excessive thirst and frequent urination. Over time,

weight loss can result. Hyperglycemia can occur even while using an insulin pump and can

lead to diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) if untreated.

hypoglycemia – Hypoglycemia is also known as low blood glucose. It occurs when blood

glucose levels drop to below 70 mg/dL (3.9 mmol/L). This can happen if a person with

diabetes has taken too much insulin or has exercised more than usual. Symptoms of

hypoglycemia include dizziness, shakiness, rapid heartbeat, sudden hunger, cold or clammy

skin, fuzzy vision, confusion, mood changes, and tingling or numbness in the hands, arms,

tongue or lips. Hypoglycemia can occur even while using an insulin pump, and if left

untreated, can lead to unconsciousness and diabetic coma.

IDDM – IDDM is the abbreviation for insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, or Type 1 diabetes.

infrared – Infrared is a wireless means by which the pump communicates with external

devices using an optical signal which is invisible to the human eye.

infusion set – An infusion set consists of a length of thin plastic tubing (available in

various lengths) with a Luer-lock connector at one end, and at the other end, a very small

cannula that is placed under the skin. It is connected to the insulin pump and used to

deliver insulin to the body.

infusion site – The infusion site is the place on the body where the infusion set needle is

inserted under the skin.

insulin – Insulin is a hormone produced by the beta cells in the pancreas. Insulin is needed

by the body to regulate the production and use of glucose.

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