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BLOOD GLUCOSE (SUGAR) and DIABETES

Language - English

Author: Dr Anup, MD, MRCP

Copyright: Anup Research and Multimedia USA 2011

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Why learn about blood glucose (sugar) - Diabetes is a condition with high blood glucose also called high blood sugar levels. If one understands blood glucose (sugar) one can control it better and thus avoid complications from diabetes. This E-book tells all about glucose that a patient need to know to better control his blood glucose levels.

This book is a part of series on diabetes by Dr. Anup, MD (USA), MRCP (UK) and is published by Anup Research and Multimedia USA





Contents and Goals of Learning -

1. Where does glucose come from in our blood?

2. What is glucose?

3. Name some carbohydrates -

4. Why do blood glucose levels rise after eating food?

5. Is there any other source of glucose other than carbohydrates?

6. How much glucose is circulating in our blood at a given time?

7. Sometimes we speak of blood glucose and sometimes blood sugar. What is the difference?

8. Why blood glucose testing is better that urine glucose testing when it comes to monitoring diabetes control.

9. What is Glycemic index of any food?

10. What is a 'calorie' in food?

11. What is the normal fasting blood glucose reading in someone who does not have diabetes?

12. What is mg%?

13. What is diabetes?

14. What is fasting?

15. Do I need to take special precautions before giving my blood test for checking for diabetes?

16. Diabetes is when the fasting blood glucose is 126 mg% (7 mmol/L) or above. Normal fasting value is below a 100 mg% (5.7 mmol/L). So what if someone's blood glucose value is between 100 and 125 mg% (5.7 and 7 mmol/L)?


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