Here are the terms that match the descriptions provided:
- Insulin - Hormone that helps the body control the level of glucose in the blood.
- Hyperglycemia - The elevation of glucose levels in the blood.
- Type 2 Diabetes - 90% to 95% of the cases of diabetes in America.
- Atherosclerosis - Hardening of the arteries caused by a build-up of fatty materials.
- Diabetes Mellitus - Condition that makes it hard for the body to control the level of glucose in the blood.
- Obesity - The main cause of Type 2 Diabetes.
- HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein) - “Good” cholesterol.
- Autoimmune Diabetes (Type 1 Diabetes) - Damage to the pancreas caused by one’s own antibodies.
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