Blood glucose level

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Blood Glucose Level

Blood glucose level (pronunciation: /blʌd 'gluːkoʊs 'lɛvəl/), also known as blood sugar level, refers to the amount of glucose present in the blood at any given time.

Etymology

The term "blood glucose level" is derived from the words "blood" (from Old English blōd), "glucose" (from French glucose, originally from Greek glykys meaning "sweet"), and "level" (from Old French nivel from Latin libella meaning "balance").

Definition

Blood glucose level is a critical measure in medicine as it helps to determine the energy available to cells and tissues. Glucose is a primary source of energy for the body's cells and the level of glucose in the blood is a key indicator of systemic health.

Normal Range

The normal range for blood glucose level in humans is typically between 70 to 130 mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter) before meals, and less than 180 mg/dL two hours after starting a meal, according to the American Diabetes Association.

Related Terms

  • Hyperglycemia: A condition characterized by an excessively high level of glucose in the blood.
  • Hypoglycemia: A condition characterized by an abnormally low level of glucose in the blood.
  • Glycemia: The presence of glucose in the blood.
  • Glycosuria: The excretion of glucose into the urine, typically due to high blood glucose levels.
  • Glucagon: A hormone that raises the level of glucose in the blood.
  • Insulin: A hormone that lowers the level of glucose in the blood.

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