Fructosamine
Fructosamine
Fructosamine (pronounced frook-toh-sah-meen) is a compound that is formed when glucose combines with protein. This process is known as glycation. The level of fructosamine in the blood is a reflection of the average blood glucose concentration over the past two to three weeks.
Etymology
The term "fructosamine" is derived from the words "fructose" and "amine". "Fructose" is a type of sugar, and "amine" refers to a group of organic compounds that contain nitrogen.
Related Terms
- Glycation: The process by which glucose combines with protein to form fructosamine.
- Glucose: A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates.
- Protein: A molecule composed of polymers of amino acids joined together by peptide bonds.
- Blood Glucose: The main sugar that the body makes from the food in the diet. Glucose is carried through the bloodstream to provide energy to all cells in the body.
- Fructosamine Test: A blood test that measures the amount of fructosamine (glycated protein) present in the blood. This test is used to monitor blood glucose levels in people with diabetes.
See Also
- Glycated Hemoglobin: A form of hemoglobin that is chemically linked to a sugar. The most common form of glycated hemoglobin is HbA1c, which is used as a measure of long-term blood glucose control in people with diabetes.
- Diabetes: A group of metabolic disorders characterized by a high blood sugar level over a prolonged period.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fructosamine
- Wikipedia's article - Fructosamine
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