Blood glucose level

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Blood glucose level is the amount of sugar (Glucose) in a patients blood stream at any one 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]


References

  1. ↑ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes_care/Diabetes_and_blood_glucose.html
  2. ↑ http://www.mylife-diabetescare.co.uk/mylife-diabetes-knowledge-correct-measurement.html
  3. ↑ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes_care/blood-sugar-level-ranges.html
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