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Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA)LADA shares clinical and metabolic characteristics with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This is a heterogeneous disease which can arise at any age. Individuals are categorised as having LADA if they do not require insulin therapy for a minimum of 6 months post-diagnosis of adult-onset autoimmune diabetes. Unit 1, Reference: Pozzilli P, Pieralice S. Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults: Current Status and New Horizons. Endocrinol Metab (Seoul). 2018;33(2):147-159. | |
LipidOne of a group of naturally occurring compounds that are soluble in solvents such as chloroform or alcohol, but insoluble in water. Lipids are important dietary constituents, not only because of their high energy value but also because certain vitamins and essential fatty acids are associated with them. The group includes fats, steroids, phospholipids and glycolipids. Unit 2, Reference: Oxford Concise Colour Medical Dictionary (7th Edition, Kindle Edition) Oxford University Press 2020 ISBN-13: 978-0198836629, p1788 | |
LipolysisThe process by which lipids, particularly triglycerides in fat, are broken down into their constituent fatty acids in the body by the enzyme lipase. Unit 2, Reference: Oxford Concise Colour Medical Dictionary (7th Edition, Kindle Edition) Oxford University Press 2020 ISBN-13: 978-0198836629, p1789 | |
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is a type of lipoprotein, a complex molecule composed of lipids (fats) and proteins, that transports cholesterol through the bloodstream. LDL is often referred to as "bad cholesterol" because high levels of LDL in the blood can contribute to the accumulation of cholesterol in the walls of arteries, leading to the formation of plaque. This can increase the risk of atherosclerosis, heart disease, and other cardiovascular problems. Unit 2, Reference: Oxford Concise Colour Medical Dictionary (7th Edition, Kindle Edition) Oxford University Press 2020 ISBN-13: 978-0198836629, p1802 | |