Glossary Final Simulation - Intro Med Span-Eng Interpretation

agua de nopal

cactus water

arnica

herbal medicine/flower/plant to reduce swelling, inflammation, muscle aches, & bruises

blood sugar control / glycemic control

control glucémico

chamomile tea

té de manzanilla

complications

complicaciónes

dose / dosing schedule

dosis / pauta

fasting blood glucose

glucosa en ayunas

fluctuations in levels

variaciónes en los niveles

glycated hemoglobin (A1C)

hemoglobina glucosilada (A1C)

herbal medicine

medicina herbal

hierba del sapo

herbal remedy

interactions

interacciones

interfere with medication

interferir con el medicamento

metformin (translation)

metformina

metformin (definition)

first-line medication to treat type 2 diabetes by lowering blood sugar levels, improving insulin sensitivity, and reducing liver glucose production

metformin (common side effects)

nausea, diarrhea, & a metallic taste

milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL)

miligramos por decilitro (mg/dL)

poor control

control deficiente

refined carbohydrates

carbohidratos refinados

ruda

rue

ruda / rue (definition)

herb/shrub in tradition medicine used for anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antimicrobial properties. known for treating digestive issues, rheumatism, & skin conditions. (evil eye)

sábila

aloe

sábila con miel

aloe with honey

skip doses

omitir dosis

skip meals

saltarse comidas

té de árnica

arnica tea

té de ruda con árnica

rue and arnica tea

treatment consistency / adherence

consistencia en el tratamiento

“to cleanse the blood” (cultural expression)

“limpiar la sangre”

“to cleanse the blood” / “limpiar la sangre” (cultural significance)

herbal or spiritual ritual cleaning practices - at home remedies like citrus juices to support liver & kidneys

procedure

procedimiento

risks

riesgos

raro

rare

common

comun

uncommon

poco comum

serious

grave

pain

dolor

blockage

obstrucción

fasting

ayuno

antes del procedimiento

before the procedure

después del procedimiento

after the procedurefo

follow-up

seguimiento

recovery

recuperación

avoid

evitar

rest

reposo / descansar

remove

para remover / quitar

percent

por ciento

small risk

riesgo bajo

high risk

alto riesgo

about

alrededor

orinar con frecuencia

frequent urination

efectos secundarios

side effects

monitor

monitoreo / mirar / observar

tamaño de la porcion

portion size

processed foods

alimientos procesados

home remedy

remedio casero

“it works for me”

me funciona

“i’ve always taken this”

siempre he tomado esto