blood sugar
Diabetic monitoring target
Blood sugar is the glucose circulating in the bloodstream, which cells use for energy.
The term appears most often in medical contexts, especially diabetes management: I need to check my blood sugar before meals.
High or low blood sugar can cause serious health problems.
Also called blood glucose.
Second classification variant
- gestationalOf the pregnancy period
- diabeticOne with glucose disorder
- prediabetesElevated glucose, pre-disease stage
- A1CGlucose-bound blood protein measure
hyperglycemia · hypoglycemia · neuropathy · retinopathy · nephropathy · complications · insulin resistance · metformin
Pancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
- glucagonPancreatic blood-sugar raiser
- pancreasDual-function abdominal gland
- islets of LangerhansPancreatic endocrine cell clusters
- liverAbdominal detoxifying organ
glycogen · glycolysis · homeostasis · regulation · absorption · digestion · cortisol · adrenaline
State of quivering
- dizzinessUnsteady, spinning sensation
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- confusionMental disorientation or bewilderment
- sweatingMoisture through pores
hunger · blurred vision · irritability · headache · thirst · frequent urination · brain fog · weakness
Blood sugar measuring device
- lancetSmall surgical knife
- fingerstickSkin puncture for blood
- CGMReal-time blood sugar device
- readingsDisplayed measurements or interpretations
test strips · postprandial · self-monitoring · logbook · target range · trends · alerts · calibration
Sugar-based energy compounds
- glycemic indexCarbohydrate blood sugar rating
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- simple sugarsSingle-unit carbohydrate molecules
- starchesComplex edible sugars
portion control · net carbs · carb counting · dietary fiber · whole grains · legumes
type 2
Second classification variant
- gestationalOf the pregnancy period
- diabeticOne with glucose disorder
- prediabetesElevated glucose, pre-disease stage
A1C · hyperglycemia · hypoglycemia · neuropathy · retinopathy · nephropathy · complications · insulin resistance · metformin · insulin pump
insulin
Pancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
- glucagonPancreatic blood-sugar raiser
- pancreasDual-function abdominal gland
- islets of LangerhansPancreatic endocrine cell clusters
liver · glycogen · glycolysis · homeostasis · regulation · absorption · digestion · cortisol · adrenaline
shakiness
State of quivering
- dizzinessUnsteady, spinning sensation
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- confusionMental disorientation or bewilderment
sweating · hunger · blurred vision · irritability · headache · thirst · frequent urination · brain fog · weakness · palpitations
glucometer
Blood sugar measuring device
- lancetSmall surgical knife
- fingerstickSkin puncture for blood
- CGMReal-time blood sugar device
test strips · readings · postprandial · self-monitoring · logbook · target range · trends · alerts · calibration · sensor
carbohydrates
Sugar-based energy compounds
- glycemic indexCarbohydrate blood sugar rating
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- simple sugarsSingle-unit carbohydrate molecules
starches · portion control · net carbs · carb counting · dietary fiber · whole grains · legumes
- nutrition termscalorie, high protein, balance, low-fat, low fat
- Health Trackingheart rate, vital signs, pulse, oxygen level, body temperature
- diabetestype 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, insulin pump, insulin resistance, A1C
- blood sugarhyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, glycemia, normal range, target range
- blood testsCBC, CMP, hemoglobin, hematocrit, electrolytes
- blood traitshemoglobin, hematocrit, platelet count, red cell count, white cell count
blood sugarhypoglycemia
Insufficient blood glucose
insulin shock · blood sugar crash · hyperglycemia · high blood sugar · fasting glucose
blood sugarcholesterol
Waxy lipid in blood
triglycerides · blood pressure · hemoglobin · A1C · ketones
blood, sugar, sugared, saccharine, sugaring, glucose, sugarless, sugarlike, hematology