blood glucose
Diabetics monitor this
Blood glucose is the concentration of sugar in the bloodstream, the body's primary energy source.
Cells need glucose to function, and the body maintains it within a narrow range.
Too high is hyperglycemia; too low is hypoglycemia.
Diabetics monitor their blood glucose levels to manage insulin.
Her blood glucose spiked after the meal.
Glucose metabolism producing ATP
- glycogenStored glucose polymer
- insulinPancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
- glucagonPancreatic blood-sugar raiser
- pancreasDual-function abdominal gland
islets of Langerhans · homeostasis · cellular respiration · ATP · catabolism · anabolism · hepatic · liver
Pancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
- hyperglycemiaAbnormally high blood glucose
- hypoglycemiaInsufficient blood glucose
- gestationalOf the pregnancy period
- HbA1cGlucose-bound red cell protein
retinopathy · nephropathy · neuropathy · insulin resistance · prediabetes · endocrinologist · glucagon · metformin
Blood sugar measuring device
- CGMReal-time blood sugar device
- fingerstickSkin puncture for blood
- lancetSmall surgical knife
- HbA1cGlucose-bound red cell protein
test strips · self-monitoring · capillary · libre · calibration
Carbohydrate blood sugar rating
- carbohydratesSugar-based energy compounds
- simple carbsFast-absorbing dietary sugars
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- whole grainsKernels with bran, germ, endosperm
starches · sugar · fructose · portion control · carb counting
glycolysis
Glucose metabolism producing ATP
- glycogenStored glucose polymer
- insulinPancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
- glucagonPancreatic blood-sugar raiser
pancreas · islets of Langerhans · homeostasis · cellular respiration · ATP · catabolism · anabolism · hepatic · liver · metabolic syndrome
insulin
Pancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
- hyperglycemiaAbnormally high blood glucose
- hypoglycemiaInsufficient blood glucose
- gestationalOf the pregnancy period
HbA1c · retinopathy · nephropathy · neuropathy · insulin resistance · prediabetes · endocrinologist · glucagon · metformin · diabetic coma
glucometer
Blood sugar measuring device
- CGMReal-time blood sugar device
- fingerstickSkin puncture for blood
- lancetSmall surgical knife
test strips · HbA1c · self-monitoring · capillary · libre · calibration
glycemic index
Carbohydrate blood sugar rating
- carbohydratesSugar-based energy compounds
- simple carbsFast-absorbing dietary sugars
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
whole grains · starches · sugar · fructose · portion control · carb counting
- blood sugarhyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, glycemia, normal range, target range
- blood testsCBC, CMP, hemoglobin, hematocrit, electrolytes
- lab testsCBC, urinalysis, bloodwork, cholesterol test, lipid panel
- Cardiometaboliccardiovascular risk, metabolic syndrome, heart disease, diabetes, hypertension
- newborn examsApgar score, newborn screening, hearing test, reflex test, vital signs
- patient monitoringvital signs, heart rate, pulse oximeter, cardiac monitor, heart monitor
blood glucosehypoglycemia
Insufficient blood glucose
insulin shock · hyperglycemia · high blood sugar · ketosis · diabetic coma
blood glucosecholesterol
Waxy lipid in blood
triglycerides · fatty acids · LDL cholesterol · HDL cholesterol · creatinine
blood, bloody, bloodline, bloodshed, blooded, bloodless, bloodthirsty, bloodshot, glucose