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Gastroparesis

• This is a disorder that is sometimes caused by complications of diabetes.  It is when the nerves to the stomach are damaged and the stomach takes too long to empty.

Gestational Diabetes

• Gestational diabetes occurs when a woman’s body is unable to maintain normal blood sugar levels during pregnancy. 

Glucagon

• This is a hormone that works with insulin and amylin to regulate blood glucose levels.

Glucose

• This is a type of sugar.  Often seen in the context of Blood Glucose Level.

Glucose Level

• see Blood Glucose Level.

Glycemic Control

• Maintaining a steady Blood Glucose Level. 

Glycohemoglobin Test

• see A1C test.

Glycoselated Hemoglobin Test

• see A1C test.

Glycoselated Protein Test

• A test that was developed to measure the average blood sugar range.  Normally the A1C test is preferred.