Diabetes
- Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus is a condition where the body cannot maintain normal blood glucose levels. Glucose is the main source of fuel for the body. Glucose is made by the breakdown of carbohydrate. Insulin is a hormone that helps glucose move from the ...
- Glucose Tolerance Test
A glucose tolerance test takes 2 hours. You will be required to fast (no food) from the night before the test. A blood sample will be taken and you will then be given a stronger glucose solution to drink. You will be asked not to smoke, eat or ...
- Hypogylcaemia
Hypoglycaemia is a condition in which there is an abnormally low level of glucose (sugar) in the blood. This may occur from the over-secretion of insulin by the pancreas, too little glucose in the diet and, in the case of people with diabetes, an ...
Last updated: 22 May, 2012
Last reviewed: 22 May, 2012
