Some commonly used acronyms in the diabetes world

Many of us use acronyms around various forums and blogs,but for those who are new to health fora or unsure I've listed a few of the more common ones below...

DN=Diabetes nurse

DSN=Diabetes specialist nurse or sometimes Diabetes nurse

BG's=Blood glucose levels

BS=Blood sugar

BM=boehringer mannheim,some diabetic nurses may still say "Taking a BM" Just another way of saying taking a blood glucose reading

DP=Dawn phenomenon or liver dump which is responsible for high blood sugar levels on awakening

BP=Blood pressure

Endo=Endocrinologist who you may see if your diagnosis or treatment is not straightforward enough to be dealt with by a GP or Nurse alone

FBG's=Fasting blood glucose levels

OGTT=Oral glucose tolerance test,either by testing at home or in a controlled environment,blood glucose levels will be checked frequently over a 2hr period after consuming a measured amount of a glucose drink,results over 11.1 mmol @2hrs are definitive of a diagnosis of diabetes

T2=Type 2

T1=Type 1

LADA=Latent Autoimmune diabetes in adulthood,also referred to as 'Type 1.5 diabetes'

MODY=Mature onset diabetes in the young

LCHF=Low carb high fat (The best way IMO)

LCLF=Low carb low fat

HCLF=High carb low fat (As seen recommended by DUK,the NHS and is a disaster for type 2 diabetes)

DUK=Diabetes.org.uk,the charity

DCUK=Diabetes.co.uk The big forum in red

WTF = blummin eck how high? I asked for a diet coke!
PWD person with diabetes
CGM continuos glucose monitoring
DAFNE dose adjustment for 'normal' eating?

Thanks Mrs Vimes! I forgot about those ones! Feel free anyone to add any more to the list as I don't know about you guys but when I was a newbie I didn't have a scooby doo what any of them meant!

I also forgot IMHO=In my humble opinion,often used by Noblehead on DCUK when he's being sanctimonious and pompous! lol

EIM- Everything in Moderation ;-)
ETYM- Eat to your meter
Basal- Background insulin
Bolus- Fast acting insulin
HbA1C- A blood test which gives a 3 month BG average (glycated haemoglobin)

17GMSCFSSS 17 grams of cornflakes and a splash of semi skimmed.

SFWKY Saturated fat will kill ya.

PC Portion control.

Best one for me is LCHF - Low Carb High Fat .. sometimes known as Low Carb Healthy Fats

All the best Jan