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pancreas: The gland that produces insulin and digestive enzymes.

photocoagulation: A surgical procedure that uses high energy light to coagulate tissue (turning the tissue into a coherent mass).

plasma: The fluid found in blood, milk, and lymph.

podiatrist: A doctor who specializes in diseases of the food.

retinopathy: Non-inflammatory diseases of the eyeball retina.

sedentary: A lack of physical activity.

sorbitol: An artificial sweetener.

sucrose: Sugar.

syndrome x: Also called metabolic syndrome, syndrome x conditions include hypertension, high insulin levels, abnormal cholesterol levels, and excess fat around the waste. These conditions increase the risk of diabetes, strokes, and heart conditions.