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  2. Blood sugar level - Wikipedia

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    Glucose homeostasis, when operating normally, restores the blood sugar level to a narrow range of about 4.4 to 6.1 mmol/L (79 to 110 mg/dL) (as measured by a fasting blood glucose test). [ 10 ] The global mean fasting plasma blood glucose level in humans is about 5.5 mmol/L (100 mg/dL); [ 11 ] [ 12 ] however, this level fluctuates throughout ...

  3. Glucose meter - Wikipedia

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    People with type 1 diabetes usually have a wider range of glucose levels, and glucose peaks above normal, often ranging from 40 to 500 mg/dL (2.2 to 28 mmol/L), and when a meter reading of 50 or 70 (2.8 or 3.9 mmol/L) is accompanied by their usual hypoglycemic symptoms, there is little uncertainty about the reading representing a "true positive ...

  4. Here's What Everyone Should Know About Their Glucose Levels - AOL

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    According to Dr. Gladd, a fasting level between 100 to 125 mg/dL (5.6 to 6.9 mmol/L) indicates impaired fasting glucose (prediabetes), which increases one's risk of developing type 2 diabetes ...

  5. Diabetes - Wikipedia

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    This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 17 December 2024. Group of endocrine diseases characterized by high blood sugar levels This article is about the common insulin disorder. For the urine hyper-production disorder, see Diabetes insipidus. For other uses, see Diabetes (disambiguation). Medical condition Diabetes mellitus Universal blue ...

  6. Health disparities in South Africa - Wikipedia

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    In 2020, South Africa's GINI coefficient was 62.73, the highest of any country, indicating a high-level of income inequality. [5] The top 20% of South Africa's population holds 70% of all income earned by the country, with this group consisting mainly of White South Africans. [6]

  7. Blood sugar regulation - Wikipedia

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    The cells release the glucose into the bloodstream, increasing blood sugar levels. Hypoglycemia, the state of having low blood sugar, is treated by restoring the blood glucose level to normal by the ingestion or administration of dextrose or carbohydrate foods. It is often self-diagnosed and self-medicated orally by the ingestion of balanced meals.

  8. Healthcare in South Africa - Wikipedia

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    South Africa: 4,024 to 1: 807 to 1: 330 to 1: ... and diabetes for patients who do not need to ... (extended to all those using primary level public sector health ...

  9. Hyperglycemia - Wikipedia

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    The resulting drop in blood sugar level to below the normal range prompts a hunger response. [citation needed] Polydipsia and polyuria occur when blood glucose levels rise high enough to result in excretion of excess glucose via the kidneys, which leads to the presence of glucose in the urine. This produces an osmotic diuresis. [citation needed]