Question 1

what are the benefits of glucose powder?

Accepted Answer

Glucose powder: NONE!
Glucose can be found in many good foods and that is more enjoyable than powder.
That said, don't take too much glucose containing foods.

Question 2

what's the continuous glucose monitoring system (cgms) benefit?

Accepted Answer

Excellent: For people who are in intensive Insulin regimens like the Insulin pump, it has been very helpful to fine tune Insulin delivery.  For people who are still in injections it has helped me to convince them they need to proceed to the next step, because it shows them how unreliable giving Insulin in bursts through the skin

Question 3

is drinking glucose-d powder mixed with water safe for people with diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Powder: Depends entirely on what this powder does to your blood sugar.
If it is too high after this powder don't take it.

Question 4

are there any benefits for a person without diabetes to take a glucose tablet when eating a meal is not possible?

Accepted Answer

Not much: Glucose will provide some calories but no protein or other nutrients. If you can't sit down and have a balanced meal a good quality breakfast bar or energy bar might be a better choice. An apple of other fruit would be another consideration.

Question 5

taking indiangooseberry extract for supposed health benefits.fasting glucose avging 80.in past avg high 90s.but no change in a1c.how is this possible?

Accepted Answer

Indian gooseberry: Don't spend too much money on stuff like "Indian gooseberry" for which there's no scientific evidence of a health benefit, only the word of some "ancient religious writings". Your A1c reflects your glucose integrated over time and is unlikely to change much with a 10 mg/dL drop in glucose. I'm glad you're health conscious &amp; perhaps your control will improve through getting even more physically fit

Question 6

what are the benefits of self-monitoring blood glucose levels if not diabetic?

Accepted Answer

None: There is no need to monitor blood glucose levels if you are not diabetic.  If you are in the pre-diabetic range, it would be useful to lose about 10% body weight, exercise about 30 minutes each day and adopt a diet suitable for a diabetic.

Question 7

what is glucose?

Accepted Answer

Endo: It is a sugar your body uses for energy.

Question 8

what is glucose challenge?

Accepted Answer

Screening test.: During the glucose challenge test, you will have to drink a sugary liquid (the glucose) and then they'll draw your blood one hour later.  This tests to see how well you process sugar.  If the test is too high, it means you can't process the sugar effectively, and you might be at risk for diabetes.  It's often done in pregnant woman to test for gestational diabetes.

Question 9

how is glucose broken down?

Accepted Answer

Enzymes: The first step in breaking down glucose is an enzyme called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase.  There are then a number of steps regulated by enzymes and the eventual result is carbon dioxide and water.

Question 10

glucose is 115ml is it high?

Accepted Answer

Depends if fasting: Normal glucose is usually considered 60 or 80 - 100; however that is based on 8-12hr fast.  Patients with fasting glucose &gt;100&lt;124 is considered hyperglycemic; while a fasting glucose 125+ is consistent with diabetes.  Clinicians also utilize a HBA1C test which assesses your average glucose over a 3 mos period.  A HBA1C &gt;5.7-6.4 is consistent with prediabetes, and 6.5+ c/w diabetes.

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