Diabetes Dictionary
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
RAc:
acronym for Registered Acupuncturist.
rapid-acting insulin:
a type of insulin that starts to lower blood glucose within 5 to 10 minutes after injection and has its strongest effect 30 minutes to 3 hours after injection, depending on the type used. See aspart insulin and lispro insulin.
RD:
acronym for Registered Dietitian.
RD, CSP:
acronym for Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition.
RD, CSR:
acronym for Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition.
RDN:
acronym for Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist.
RDt:
acronym for Registered Dietitian (Canada).
rebound hyperglycemia (HY-per-gly-SEE-mee-ah):
a swing to a high level of glucose in the blood after a low level. See Somogyi effect.
receptors:
see insulin receptors.
Recognized Diabetes Education Programs:
diabetes self-management education programs that are approved by the American Diabetes Association.
regular insulin:
short-acting insulin. On average, regular insulin starts to lower blood glucose within 30 minutes after injection. It has its strongest effect 2 to 5 hours after injection but keeps working 5 to 8 hours after injection. Also called R insulin.
renal (REE-nal):
having to do with the kidneys. A renal disease is a disease of the kidneys. Renal failure means the kidneys have stopped working.
renal threshold (THRESH-hold) of glucose:
the blood glucose concentration at which the kidneys start to excrete glucose into the urine.
repaglinide (reh-PAG-lih-nide):
an oral medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes. It lowers blood glucose by helping the pancreas make more insulin right after meals. Belongs to the class of medicines called meglitinides. (Brand name: Prandin.)
retina (REH-ti-nuh):
the light-sensitive layer of tissue that lines the back of the eye.
retinopathy:
see background retinopathy, proliferative retinopathy, and diabetic retinopathy.
risk factor:
anything that raises the chances of a person developing a disease.
RKT:
acronym for Registered Kinesiotherapist.
RN:
acronym for Registered Nurse.
RN-C:
acronym for Registered Nurse, Certified.
RNCS:
acronym for Registered Nurse Clinical Specialist.
RN/NP:
acronym for Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner.
rosiglitazone (rose-ee-GLIH-tuh-zone):
an oral medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes. It helps insulin take glucose from the blood into the cells for energy by making cells more sensitive to insulin. Belongs to the class of medicines called thiazolidinediones. (Brand name: Avandia.)
RPh:
acronym for Registered Pharmacist.
RRT:
acronym for Registered Respiratory Therapist.
RSHom:
acronym for Registered with the Society of Homeopaths (UK).
RYT:
acronym for Registered Yoga Teacher; Yoga Alliance.