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Blood glucose level is the amount of sugar ([[Glucose|Glucose]]) in | Blood glucose level is the amount of sugar ([[Glucose|Glucose]]) in an individuals' [[Blood stream|blood stream]] at any given time. <ref name="Diabetes UK Blood Glucose">http://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes_care/Diabetes_and_blood_glucose.html</ref> Blood glucose levels can be measured using an appropriate test strip, a [[Blood glucose meter|blood glucose meter]] and a small needle to prick the patients finger with.<ref name="Diabetes Care">http://www.mylife-diabetescare.co.uk/mylife-diabetes-knowledge-correct-measurement.html</ref> | ||
The normal range for a healthy patient without [[Diabetes|diabetes is]] between 4-8 mmol/L however the values for a diabetic patient will fluctuate more due to the problems with their insulin.<ref name="Diabetes UK Blood Glucose Ranges">http://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes_care/blood-sugar-level-ranges.html</ref><br> | The normal range for a healthy patient without [[Diabetes|diabetes is]] between 4-8 mmol/L however the values for a diabetic patient will fluctuate more due to the problems with their insulin.<ref name="Diabetes UK Blood Glucose Ranges">http://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes_care/blood-sugar-level-ranges.html</ref><br> | ||
Revision as of 20:36, 22 October 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]