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What is the fasting plasma glucose normal range in mmol/L?
What is the fasting plasma glucose normal range in mmol/L?
Which statement correctly describes a condition that leads to hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes?
Which statement correctly describes a condition that leads to hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes?
What percentage of the plasma glucose value is typically found in CSF glucose?
What percentage of the plasma glucose value is typically found in CSF glucose?
Which of the following correctly defines glucose intolerance?
Which of the following correctly defines glucose intolerance?
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Which hormone is responsible for absorbing glucose into cells?
Which hormone is responsible for absorbing glucose into cells?
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Study Notes
Normal Range
- Normal fasting plasma glucose levels range from 3.9-5.6 mmol/L (70-100 mg/dl)
- CSF glucose levels are typically between 2.2 – 4.2 mmol/L (40-75 mg/dl) or approximately 60% of plasma value
Hyperglycemia
- Hyperglycemia is characterized by high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood
- It occurs due to:
- Lack of insulin production in the body (type 1 diabetes)
- Insulin resistance, where the body does not respond effectively to insulin (type 2 diabetes)
- Insulin is a hormone that facilitates glucose absorption into cells for energy production
- Glucose intolerance is a broader term encompassing metabolic conditions that result in elevated blood glucose levels
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Description
Learn about the normal range of glucose in blood and CSF, and understand the concept of hyperglycemia in diabetes mellitus.
