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deep vein thrombosis
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formation of a thrombus (bood clot) in the deep veins secondary to stasis, vessel damage, and hypercoagulation
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glucose tolerance test
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a test of the body's abiity to metabolize carbohydrate by mearsuring the serum glucose level after ingestion of a fixed amount of glucose
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glycosuria
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excess glucose in the urine
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glycosylated hemoglobin
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measure of the amount of glucose attached to hemoglobin
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high-risk pregnancy
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one in which a concurrent disorder, pregnancy-related complication, or external factor jeopardizes the health of the mother and/or fetus
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hyperglycemia
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increased blood glucose level
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hypoglycemia
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decreased blood glucose level
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megaloblastic anemia
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enlarged red blood cells
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orthopnea
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position with the head and chest elevated to ease breathing
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paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
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suddenly waking at night short of breath
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