Overview Glucose Normal Value Range Pathophysiology Special considerations Hyperglycemia Hypoglycemia Nursing Points General Normal value 70-115 mg/dL Pathophysiology Consumed via diet...
Overview
Glucose
Normal Value Range
Pathophysiology
Special considerations
Hyperglycemia
Hypoglycemia
Nursing Points General
Normal value
70-115 mg/dL
Pathophysiology
Consumed via diet
Carbohydrates
Glycolysis
Creates net positive energy sources
Insulin
Produced in pancreas
Required to force glucose into cell
Deficiency in insulin causes high glucose in blood
Increase in insulin resistance causes high glucose in blood