Why is increased level of glucose a problem?
Regular high blood glucose levels can damage nerves, kidneys and eyes.
Last updated on 15 Mar 2023
Yes, high amount of sugar spikes insulin production in the body
It stands for plasma glucose post eating a meal.
Apart from the blood glucose test if your child is experiencing extreme hunger, shakiness and sweats that means your child has juvenile diabetes and hypoglycemia (very low blood glucose levels).
Yes insufficient insulin production will increase blood glucose levels
If your insulin level falls too low overnight, your blood glucose rises. The reasons for the drop in insulin vary from person to person, but it most commonly occurs when your insulin secretion provide too little basal back up hence the glucose levels shoots up.
RBS, RBG, Random Blood Sugar
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