Hyper- & Hypoglycemia

Question 1

what is glycemia

Answer 1

Presence of glucose in blood

Question 2

role of glucose

Answer 2

Cells use glucose to produce ATP

Question 3

Source of Glucose

Answer 3

GIT (digestion and absorption) of dietary carbohydrates
Portal circulation
Liver convers
Systemic circulation

Question 4

Excess glucose is stored as:

Answer 4

glycogen within 24h (fasting)

Question 5

Critical glucose value protocol

Answer 5

< 3 mmol/L or > 25 mmol/L
Symptoms appear
Immediate medical attention, MUST BE PHONED TO PHYSICIAN