GLUCOSE Flashcards
It is the primary energy source of human cells, and so exact levels need by the body should be maintained.
Glucose
Disorders related to physiologic or pathologic cause may lead to its level differences in the body.
The mot specific and specific method for glucose analysis is the _______
hexokinase method
Normal glucose level:
Random: ________
Fasting: __________
Random: <200mg/dL
Fasting: 60-100 mg/dL
Fasting blood glucose normal levels: (mg/dL)
Newborn: Children: Adults: >60 yo: >70 yo:
Newborn: 40-80 mg/dL Children: 60-110 mg/dL Adults: 70-105 mg/dL >60 yo: 80-115 mg/dL >70 yo: 83-110 mg/dL
Low blood glucose levels are below the normal range:
Hypoglycemia
< 55 mg/dL:
50 - 55 mg/dL:
< 50 mg/dL:
< 55 mg/dL: hypoglycemia
50 - 55 mg/dL: severe hypoglycemia
< 50 mg/dL: critical blood glucose level/ physician should be notified immediatley
Hyperglycemia :
Random:
Fasting:
Random: >200 mg/dL
Fasting: > 126 mg/dL
Hypoglycemia 3 Causes:
Sepsis
Starvation
Liver failure
Hyperglycemia 3 causes:
Diabetes
Pancreatitis
Ketoacidosis
Hypocholesterolemia
Physiologic:
Pathologic:
Physiologic:
- Dietary intake
- Genetic factors
Pathologic:
- Tangier disease
- Liver disease
Hypercholesterolemia:
Physiologic:
Pathologic:
Physiologic:
- Diet
- Stress
Pathologic:
- Nephrotic syndrome
- Hypothyroidism
Hypotriglyceridemia
Physiologic:
Pathologic:
Physiologic:
- Low-fat dieat
- long-term fasting
Pathologic:
- Malnutrition
- Hyperthyroidism
Hypertriglyceridemia
Physiologic:
Pathologic:
Physiologic:
- Obesity
- Lack of physical activity
Pathologic:
- Type II diabetes
- Metabolic syndrome