This quick reference is your comprehensive lookup of diabetes terms and their meanings.
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Endocrinologist -
A doctor who specialises in the management of diseases of the glands, including the adrenal, thyroid, pituitary, parathyroid glands, ovaries, testicles and pancreas.
Enzymes -
A special protein made in the body that assists with naturally occurring biological functions of the body.
Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence) -
The loss of a man’s ability to have an erection. Some men may become impotent after having diabetes for a long time because the nerves or blood vessels have become damaged. Sometimes the problem has nothing to do with diabetes and may be treated with counselling.
