The name "glucose" is a monosaccharide that has a sweet taste and belongs to aldhexoses. In living organisms, it is found both in free form and as an ester of phosphoric acid.
This substance is actively used in medicine, where it acts as a nutritional component or an integral part of blood substitutes, as well as anti-shock solutions. But, as they say, everything is good in moderation. Exceeding such an indicator as the norm of blood glucose levels, which persists for a long time, can lead to unpleasant consequences.
Diabetes
Surely everyone has heard about the disease diabetes. The main link in the pathogenesis of this disease is the lack of a hormone responsible for the utilization of glucose in tissues. As a result, the named monosaccharide accumulates in the blood, and cells and tissues suffer from a lack of energy. That is why it is so important to always observe the norm of blood glucose levels.
When taking a sample from a finger, if the patient has not eaten anything before, the indicator should vary within 3, 3-5, 5 mmol / l. When the normal blood glucose level is exceeded, but has not yet reached 6.1 mmol / l, this condition is called "prediabetes". Otherwise, it can be called "violation of tolerance." In cases where venous blood sampling was carried out, the values are shifted by about 12%.
Because diagnosing changes in sugar levels is essential in diagnosing diabetes, a test can now be done in any doctor's office. Determination of glucose in the blood does not take much time. It is also worth noting that, according to the recommendations of the World He alth Organization, all people whose age exceeds 40 years should take this analysis every 3 years. This will not only allow you to diagnose the disease in a timely manner, but also prevent it from starting. This fact is extremely important, because the complications of diabetes are very difficult to deal with.
Analysis Accuracy
But is a rapid blood test accurate? Glucose cannot deceive the doctor. Undoubtedly, laboratory studies are more accurate. It is impossible to diagnose "diabetes mellitus" only if the level of glucose in the blood is exceeded. In addition, it should be remembered that there are some factors that can affect the results of the study. They are:
- Drinking alcohol on the eve of blood donation.
- Presence of acute illnesses.
- Incorrect preparation for the test.
If none of these factors are present in your case, but the results of the study indicate prediabetes,do not despair! Violation of carbohydrate metabolism is still quite insignificant. Get rid of excess weight, take care of proper nutrition. It is necessary to reduce food intake to the level of 1700 kcal per day. Forget about cakes, sweets, pastries and other tasty but high-calorie foods. Go in for sports. Swimming and water aerobics are great. Do not forget to consult with experts. Diabetes is preventable! That is why you should not neglect blood tests for sugar!
