Carbohydrates Flashcards
INSULIN
Whats the source and action?
B cells in pancreas
Decreases plasma glucose
ACTH
Whats the source and action?
Anterior Pituitary
Increases plasma glucose
GROWTH HORMONE
Whats the source and action?
Anterior Pituitary
Increases plasma glucose
CORTISOL
Whats the source and action?
Adrenal Cortex
Increases plasma glucose
HPL (HUMAN PLACENTAL LACTOGEN)
Whats the source and action?
Placenta
Increases plasma glucose
T3 & T4
Whats the source and action?
Thyroid
Increases plasma glucose and stimulates glycogenolysis
What hormones increases blood glucose?
GAG CHET Glucagon ACTH Growth Hormone Cortisol HPL Epinephrine T3 and T4
C Peptide
Reflects endogenous insulin if pt is taking insulin
Fructosamine
determine average of glucose level over 2-3 weeks
Tests to monitor diabetes
A1C or Glycated Hgb
Fructosamine
Urinary Albumin (Microalbumin)
C Peptide
estimated Average Glucose (eAG)
eAG= (28.7xA1C) -46.7
What are the 2 enzymatic glucose analysis base on?
Glucose Oxidase
Hexokinase
GLUCOSE OXIDASE
Whats is used for?
What interferes?
Couple reaction method
Interfering substance is Vit C
HEXOKINASE
Whats is used for?
Couple reaction method
Carbs test other than glucose
- Lactose Tolerance
- Xylose absorption
- Lactate (Lactic Acid)