What is the importance of blood sugar determination?

Answer 1

Blood sugar normally falls in a range between 80 and 120. Outside of that range indicates that the person has a problem. It could be Diabetes, low blood sugar, or some other disease. For a diabetic on insulin, a reading below 80 indicates that they need to eat certain foods to raise their blood sugar. Conversely, a reading over 120 indicates that they may need to take more insulin.

a. Blood sugar determination is important in the detection of diabetes mellitus and hypoglycemia.

b. To diagnose toxic or inflammatory conditions of the liver due to galactosemia, presence of excess lactic acid, acidosis, and thymine deficiency.

c. adjusting insulin diagnose.