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6th Lab Report

“Measuring Blood Glucose Level”

Huda Bahrooz Saadi

A22101393

Department of Nursing - The American University of Kurdistan (AUK)

BIOL2404: Human Physiology & Lab

Dr. Fouad Kasim Mohammad

October 11th 2022

Introduction to Blood Glucose Level

The glucose (sugar) level in a person's blood at any time is known as the

blood glucose level. Blood sugar levels that are extremely high or low may be a

sign of a medical disease that needs to be treated. Depending on how much glucose

is in a person's system, their blood sugar levels can either be expected, high, or

low. An essential sugar called glucose is constantly present in circulation. Blood

glucose levels can be measured at any time, including when someone is fasting

(first thing in the morning), before or after eating. Adults (without diabetes) should

have less than 100 mg/dL of blood glucose when fasting for at least 8 hours.

Adults (without diabetes) should have a blood glucose level from 90 to 110 mg/dL

two hours after eating. Regardless of age, anyone without diabetes or hypertension

should have a morning blood sugar level of less than 100 mg/dL.

Here are the reasons to check blood sugar levels:

 Regular evaluation of the effectiveness of medical therapies in balancing

therapy, dietary intake, and activity.

 Increasing one's sense of control.

 Connecting the patient's lifestyle choices to how they affect their blood

sugar levels.
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 Aggressively aiding in the short- and long-term prevention of diabetic

problems.

 For scheduling modifications to medication dosages.

 Taking care of hypoglycemia and sick days.

Objective

A doctor could prescribe a blood sugar test to determine whether you have

diabetes or prediabetes. The test will calculate your blood glucose level. Your body

transforms the carbohydrates in meals like grains and fruits into glucose. One of

the body's primary energy sources is sugar and glucose. A home test helps people

with diabetes track their blood sugar levels. Finding your blood sugar level can

help you decide whether to change your diet, engage in more activity, or take

diabetic medicines. If untreated, low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) can cause

seizures or a coma. Hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar, can cause diabetic

ketoacidosis, a potentially fatal illness that frequently worries people with type 1

diabetes. Long-term hyperglycemia can raise your chance of developing

neuropathy (nerve damage) and heart, kidney, and eye conditions. glucose level.

Your body transforms the carbohydrates in meals like grains and fruits into

glucose. One of the body's primary energy sources is sugar and glucose. A home
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test helps people with diabetes track their blood sugar levels. Finding your blood

sugar level can help you decide whether to change your diet, engage in more

activity, or take diabetic medicines. If untreated, low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)

can cause seizures or a coma. Hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar, can cause

diabetic ketoacidosis, a potentially fatal illness that frequently worries people with

type 1 diabetes. Long-term hyperglycemia can raise your chance of developing

neuropathy (nerve damage) and heart, kidney, and eye conditions.

Materials & Methods

 A blood sample is needed.  

 Needle

 Cotton

 Alcohol

 Glucometer

Some people report feeling significant discomfort when a needle is used to

take blood during the test. The test may be performed after you have not eaten

anything for at least 8 hours (fasting) and at any time of day (random). Others

merely experience a sting or prick. There can be some pain or minor bruises after
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that. This quickly disappears. It would help if you swabbed the tip of your finger

with cotton before and after inserting the needle. Then, take a drop of blood from

the little incision you created and place it on the glucometer so it can measure your

blood sugar level.

Results

After putting my blood sample on the glucometer, I got the result below:

The whole class did the same procedure then we added all of them and

divided it by the total number of students as shown:

1618/19 =85.16 mg/dl

Conclusion

In conclusion, Blood sugar testing is essential if your doctor feels you may

have diabetes. Diabetes patients must periodically get blood sugar testing to

prevent long-term health issues and create a treatment plan. Blood sugar tests often

aid in developing a diabetic action plan. As discussed above Blood glucose levels

can be checked anytime, including first thing in the morning when someone is

fasting, before or after eating. When fasting for at least 8 hours, adults (without

diabetes) should have blood glucose levels less than 100 mg/dL. Two hours after a

meal, adults (without diabetes) should have blood glucose levels between 90 and

110 mg/dL.

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