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Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Glucose



Glucose
Glucose is the basic sugar needed to provide energy for all  parts of the body. Glucose is the primary source of energy for the body’s cells, and blood lipids (in the form of fats and oils) are primarily a compact energy store. Glucose is transported from the intestines or liver to the body cells via the bloodstream, and is made available for cell absorption via the hormone insulin, produced by the body primarily in the pancreas. Fasting normal is between 65-100 mg/dl. A low value (hypoglycemia) may be a precursor to diabetes but may also be the result of a tumor or thyroid disease. A high value (hyperglycemia) may also indicate diabetes.

Range
Minimum - 70 mg/dl
Maximum - 115 mg/dl

Cause
Fasting Hypoglycemia

Clinical
If blood sugar levels drop too low, a potentially fatal condition called hypoglycemia develops. Symptoms may include lethargy; shaking, twitching, weakness on arm and leg muscles; pale complexion; sweating; paranoid or aggressive mentality and loss of consciousness. Brain damage is even possible.

Nutrition
Maintaining a stable blood glucose concentration is necessary in order to keep it high enough to ensure normal functioning of the brain, while also preventing the harmful consequences which can arise when the concentration is too high.

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