Diabetes Words to Know

• Definition: Insulin

  Insulin is a hormone that lowers the level of glucose (a type of sugar) in the blood.

• Definition: Islet Cells

  The pancreas contains clusters of cells that produce hormones. These clusters are known as islets.

• Definition: Pancreas

  The pancreas is a long, flat gland that lies in the abdomen behind the stomach.

• Definition: Pediatric Endocrinologist

  A pediatric endocrinologist is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of children with diseases of the endocrine system, such as diabetes and growth disorders.

• Definition: Polyphagia

  A person with polyphagia eats excessive amounts of food.

• Definition: Polyuria

  A person with polyuria makes large amounts of urine.