What does blood glucose level indicate?
The amount of glucose in the blood.
Blood glucose level
Normal around 10 mmol/litre.
What causes hypoglycaemia?
A sudden removal of glucose from the blood.
Hypoglycaemia
Low blood glucose from sudden drop.
What does the Glycaemic Index measure in foods?
How much a carbohydrate food raises blood glucose.
Hyperglycaemia
High blood glucose, sugar accumulates.
What Glycaemic Index range defines low-GI foods?
A Glycaemic Index of 1 to 55.
Glycaemic Index
Measures blood sugar rise from 1-100.
Low-GI foods
GI 1–55, slow glucose release.
Type 1 Diabetes
Insulin-deficient, requires injections.
High-GI foods
GI 70+, quick energy release.
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1. What does a normal blood glucose level of about 10 mmol per litre of blood indicate?
2. What does blood glucose level indicate in the body?
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