The blood glucose daily profile (synonym: glucose daily profile) is used to detect impaired glucose utilization and in the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus (diabetes). Three blood glucose determinations are made during the course of a day. The procedure A distinction is made between two methods of measurement: Enzymatic measurement method – is carried out in … Daily Blood Glucose Profile
Determination of blood glucose concentration (blood glucose; BG; glucose) alone only allows assessment of the diabetic’s current metabolic status at the time of blood sampling. However, because blood glucose levels are dependent on circadian (daily) rhythms and can also fluctuate widely due to diet or other factors, other laboratory parameters are needed for longer-term assessment. … HbA1c
Fasting glucose (fasting blood glucose) (synonyms: Fasting glucose, blood glucose value, blood glucose (BG); blood glucose) is used to detect impaired glucose utilization and in the early diagnosis of diabetes mellitus (diabetes). It is taken after the patient has not eaten for at least eight hours beforehand; usually in the morning before breakfast. The procedure … Fasting Glucose (Fasting Blood Glucose)
Insulin secretion by pancreatic beta cells (pancreas) undergoes significant physiologic fluctuations throughout the day. Pathologically altered pancreatic beta cell function may be associated with the following conditions. Hypoinsulinemia – decreased insulin levels – associated with: Normoglycemia – normal to slightly elevated blood glucose levels. So-called pre-diabetes mellitus Manifest hyperglycemia – elevated blood glucose level. There … Fasting Insulin
The oral glucose tolerance test (oGTT) is used to detect impaired glucose utilization and in the early diagnosis of diabetes mellitus (diabetes). The procedure Material needed 1.0 ml NaF blood per blood draw for glucose or 1.0 ml venous whole blood with GlucoEXAKT (Sarstedt) per blood draw for glucose Preparation of the patient Before the … Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (oGTT)
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is the medical term for gestational diabetes. This form of diabetes occurs for the first time during pregnancy. Approximately 3-8% of pregnant women are affected. Symptoms and complaints Gestational diabetes does not show as clear symptoms as “real” diabetes mellitus. Occasionally, there are increased genital infections – for example, vaginitis (colpitids) … Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (oGTT) in Gestational Diabetes
