What are Normal Blood Glucose Testing Results?
Blood glucose (also known as blood sugar) is one of the body’s primary sources of fuel. It is the preferred source of fuel by the brain and muscles and is important for producing energy. Glucose comes from carbohydrates in the diet and is delivered to the body through the bloodstream. The body has a number of mechanisms designed to stabilize glucose levels in the blood, keeping them within an acceptable range. Diabetics are afflicted by either a shortage of insulin or the inability to use glucose for normal metabolism. For them, monitoring blood glucose levels is an important part of their life and can help them avoid serious complications like kidney failure, nerve damage and loss of limb.
