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Why does blood glucose levels need to stay above a certain level?
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What are the term used when the person having blood glucose level below and above the critical level?
The term used when a person has high levels of glucose circulating in the blood is Hyperglycemia. For someone who has low levels of glucose the term is Hypoglycemia.Hyperglycemia- The term used when blood glucose levels are too high.Hypoglycemia- The term used when blood glucose levels are too low.The general term for a rapid loss or gain of glucose is 'glucose shock.'A fasting blood glucose level above 126 milligrams per deciliter is considered hyperglycemic. A blood glucose level of below 50 milligrams per deciliter is considered hypoglycemic.
What hormone reduces blood glucose levels and what hormone raises blood glucose levels?
Glucagon is the hormone that raises blood glucose levels.
Is 115 a high blood glucose 1 hour and 30 minutes after meal?
No, that's perfect for BGL's (Blood Glucose Levels). We are more concerned If your glucose levels stay above 130, two hours after a meal.
Which hormone will increase blood glucose levels?
Glucagon is catabolic and increases blood glucose levels, insulin is anabolic decreases blood glucose levels.
What effect does cortisol have on glucose levels in blood?
Cortisol release can increase blood glucose levels.
What is renal threshold of glucose?
Renal threshold is what happens when there is an overabundance of glucose in the body, the blood glucose levels will then get above 170mg/100ml (normal is 70mg/100ml).
Where can one find blood glucose levels online?
One can find blood glucose levels online at the website; Diabetes.org. There are plenty of other websites to help one out to find blood glucose levels.
What is glucose receptors?
The purpose of the glucose receptors is to detect blood glucose levels. The Islets of Langerhorn dispatch alpha cells to detect low blood glucose and beta cells to detect high blood glucose levels.
What is the blood glucose level above which glucose starts to appear in urine?
First of all, WHAT KIND OF QUESTION IS THAT?But, whatever. The renal threshold, where glucose levels exceeds the capacity to return the glucose into the blood (glycosuria) is about 10 mmol/l (180 mg% ).
What hormone helps lower the blood glucose level when it is high?
Insuline and Glucagon control blood glucose. Insuline: brings down high levels of glucose. Glucagon: brings glucose levels back to normal, (brings glucose levels up).
I'm looking for a simple chart to show normal blood glucose levels...?
Simple chart for normal blood glucose levels...
What regulates glucose levels and inhibits release of glucagon releasing blood glucose levels?
Insulin
