Glossary

Medical terms explained in plain English

Medical conversations often move quickly. This glossary explains commonly used terms in plain English – from the patient’s perspective.

A

• ACE Inhibitor
• Alcohol Units
• Amlodipine

B

• Blood Glucose
• BMI

C

• Cholesterol

H

• HbA1c
• Hyperglycaemia
• Hypoglycaemia

I

• Ibuprofen
• Insulin

M

• Metformin

N

• NSAID

P

• Paracetamol

R

• Ramipril

S

• SDEC