Glucose
Also Known As: Glucose
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About the Test
Description:
A major source of energy for many tissues- regulated by hormones, such as insulin, cortisol and glucagon
Clinical Significance:
For diagnosis and monitoring diabetes (high blood glucose reflecting insulin deficiency or insulin resistance); in critical care setting to test metabolic state
Target Levels (where applicable)
REFERENCE INTERVALS FOR ADULTS: Target fasting value 74-106 mg/dl
What is being checked
INCREASE IN: Diabetes, Cushing's disease, stress
DECREASE IN: Insulin excess, starvation, adrenal insufficiency.