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It is our bodies fuel. It is sort-of what we run off of.
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What is glucose and why is it important?
Glucose is sugar and you need it in your body(blood) to keep you running which is why we say blood sugar levels and if you are diabetic your blood sugar levels are wrong
What two important substances does blood carry?
Oxygen and Glucose.
What's the best treatment for glucose in the blood?
There are many ways to treat glucose in the blood, as there is no cure for it. The first thing you need to do is constantly measure your blood glucose level. It is also important to watch what you eat and exercise.
What kind of people need to use blood glucose monitors?
People who are diabetic use blood glucose monitors to monitor their glucose. It's important for diabetics to regularly monitor their glucose to be sure that they are approriatley monitoring their glucose and can make any adjustment to their treatment accordingly.
What glucose and salt?
Glucose and salt are two very important components of blood. Glucose is for energy and salt makes electrolyte that helps transmit nerve impulses.
Does having food on your finger affect your blood glucose?
Yes it will affect the reading you get (not your actual blood glucose). If you have food (especially sugary food) on your finger where you take the drop of blood from, then the sugar from the food will mix with the blood and give a false reading. This is why it is important to wash the finger before testing blood glucose.
What is glycogen and why is it important for our energy?
Glycogen is the type of carbohydrate which our body uses for storage. It is normally stored in muscles. It is important as a 'reserve' source of energy for our body. When the blood glucose level decreases, insulin converts glycogen into glucose so as to bring it to the normal blood glucose level.
Is glucose a source of energy for red blood cells?
Yes. Under most circumstances, glucose is the most important circulating fuel in the body.
Why glucose and oxygen are very important to animals and human?
Glucose provides fuel to make energy which is needed to help oxygen be utilized by the blood
What organ in the human body is most responsible for regulating blood glucose areas?
Liver,Pancrease and Kidneys are very important in glucose regulation.
Can someone explain what glucose is?
Glucose is a fancy term for blood sugar. Glucose is a carbohydrate and is also the most important simple sugar in the metabolism of humans. It serves as an energy source.
Is glucose a blood sugar?
Correct, glucose is a blood sugar.
