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It is called the HbA1c test. It measures the percentage of sugar that has attached to your blood cells. So it is the most accurate measure for the condition of Diabetes effects over time.
Numbers above 7% are considered diabetic or pre diabetic
Numbers under 6 % are better.
5.5 to 5.6 is considered normal.
You can purchase an at home test for less than $10.
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What organ in the body detects changes in blood glucose level?
The pancreas is the organ in the body that detects changes in blood glucose levels. It releases insulin to lower blood sugar levels and glucagon to raise blood sugar levels in response to these changes.
How does the feedback control system for insulin production work?
The control of blood glucose levels operates by what is known as a negative feedback mechanism. Here is a summary of the 2 control loops.When the blood glucose level goes upBlood sugar (glucose) rises;The pancreas detects the rise;The pancreas pumps out insulin into the blood;Insulin helps the uptake of glucose into muscles and other cells;This causes the blood glucose level to fall to its normal set point; andThe pancreas detects the fall and switches off insulin production.When the blood glucose level goes downBlood sugar (glucose) drops;The pancreas detects the drop in blood sugar;The pancreas switches on the output of glucagon into the blood;Glucagon signals the liver to break down glycogen into glucose;The liver releases glucose into the bloodstream;Blood glucose goes up to its normal set point; andThe pancreas detects the rise in blood sugar and switches off glucagon release.
What does glucose produce?
Glucose is a kind of sugar that your body needs and categorizes as "food". Glucose is what makes up your blood sugar level. If your blood sugar is too low, your pancreas detects this and releases the hormone insulin. This hormone travels aroudnt the body to get to the liver. The liver detects the insulin and takes glucose out of your blood and stores it as glycogen. Glycogen is essentially glucose in strings which the Liver stores for later use when the body is in need of glucose. This happens when the body detects the presence of Glycogon. Whenever your blood has too low sugar levels the pancreas releases a hormone called glycogon which then travels to the target organ, the Liver. The Liver, then detects the presence of the hormone glycogon, and uses up its reserves (glucose). The glucose is now sent out into your bloodstream which stabilises your sugar levels. I hope I answered your question. J.Raki
What hormone reduces blood glucose levels and what hormone raises blood glucose levels?
Glucagon is the hormone that raises blood glucose levels.
Does glycogenolysis increase blood glucose levels?
Yes, glycogenolysis is the breakdown of glycogen into glucose, which can increase blood glucose levels.
Does glucose increase or decrease in sitting urine?
Glucose levels in urine typically increase after meals when blood glucose levels rise. Glucose excretion in urine is typically higher when blood glucose levels are elevated, such as in uncontrolled diabetes.
Which hormone will increase blood glucose levels?
Glucagon is catabolic and increases blood glucose levels, insulin is anabolic decreases blood glucose levels.
What is the normal glucose levels of a teenager?
The recommended glucose range does not vary across age groups. A glucose number of 5 to 8 are within the normal range; a number higher than 8 could indicate diabetes.
What type of tissue is dependent on plasma glucose levels?
Adipose tissue is dependent on plasma glucose levels for energy storage and regulation of metabolism. It can uptake glucose from the bloodstream and store it as fat when glucose levels are high.
How does the liver contribute to the regulation of glucose levels in the blood?
The liver helps regulate glucose levels in the blood by storing excess glucose as glycogen when levels are high and releasing glucose into the bloodstream when levels are low. It also helps convert other substances into glucose through a process called gluconeogenesis.
What effect does cortisol have on glucose levels in blood?
Cortisol release can increase blood glucose levels.
What regulates glucose levels and inhibits release of glucagon releasing blood glucose levels?
Insulin
