Diabetes Terminology

adjective describing something that does not contain sugar

• The bakery offers a variety of sugarless pastries for customers with dietary restrictions.
• I bought some sugarless gum to freshen my breath.
• I can't stand the taste of sugarless soda.
• His jokes were as sugarless as a bland dessert.

noun A1C is a medical term used to refer to a blood test that measures the average level of glucose in the blood over the past 2-3 months. It is commonly used to diagnose and monitor diabetes.

adjective A1C can also be used as an adjective to describe the type of blood test being performed or the results obtained from the test.

• The doctor ordered a1c test to monitor the patient's blood sugar levels.
• I have to go get my a1c checked at the lab tomorrow.
• My a1c results came back high, I need to cut down on the sweets.
• Keeping track of your a1c is like keeping an eye on your body's fuel gauge.

noun a numerical value representing one hundred in Roman numerals

adjective relating to the number one hundred

• The patient was diagnosed with type 1c diabetes, which requires careful monitoring of blood sugar levels.
• My friend has a 1c on his report card, but he's not too worried about it.
• I heard she got into a 1c with her boss over the project deadline.
• His decision to quit his job was a 1c in his career path.

noun a type of diabetes that typically develops in adulthood, often related to lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise

• Adult-onset diabetes, also known as type 2 diabetes, is a chronic condition that affects how your body metabolizes sugar.
• My doctor told me that I have adult-onset diabetes, but with proper diet and exercise, I can manage it well.
• I never thought I would be dealing with adult-onset diabetes at this age, it's a real wake-up call.
• Dealing with adult-onset diabetes feels like a constant battle, but I'm determined to stay healthy.