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<references /> | <references /> People with diabetes are more susceptible to hypoglycaemia (which is low blood sugar) and hyperglycaemia (which is high blood glucose) which can cause detrimental effects to the body.<ref>http://www.visionaware.org/info/your-eye-condition/diabetic-retinopathy/hyperglycemia-and-hypoglycemia/125</ref> | ||
Revision as of 20:02, 6 December 2018
Blood glucose level is the amount of sugar (Glucose) in an individuals' blood stream at any given time[1]. Blood glucose levels can be measured using an appropriate test strip, a blood glucose meter and a small needle to prick the patients finger with[2].
The normal range for a healthy patient without diabetes is between 4-8 mmol/L however the values for a diabetic patient will fluctuate more due to the problems with their insulin[3].
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People with diabetes are more susceptible to hypoglycaemia (which is low blood sugar) and hyperglycaemia (which is high blood glucose) which can cause detrimental effects to the body.[1]