1107 Glucose Metabolism Profile (Blood)
Due to refined and high-calorie dietary habits, the age group affected by diabetes is gradually becoming younger. According to statistics, there are 366 million people worldwide living with diabetes, and the number continues to rise. Each year, as many as 4.6 million people die from diabetes. In Taiwan alone, 1.5 million people are affected by the disease, making it the fourth leading cause of death in the country. Diabetes poses a serious threat to people's health, and if not properly managed, it can lead to various complications that endanger both health and life. This assessment provides an in-depth understanding of blood sugar control and metabolic conditions, enabling effective monitoring of blood glucose health.
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Diabetes
When the body is unable to produce enough insulin or cannot use insulin effectively, glucose in the blood cannot be transported into the cells to be used as a source of energy. As a result, blood sugar levels rise, and some of the excess glucose is excreted through the urine, leading to glycosuria. Over time, persistently high blood sugar levels can damage vital organs such as the heart, blood vessels, kidneys, eyes, and nerves. This can lead to serious complications, including heart disease, stroke, blindness, and kidney failure.
Advanced Glycation End-products(AGEs)
Advanced Glycation End-products (AGEs) are formed when excess sugar binds with proteins. There are two main sources of AGEs in the human body: one is through dietary intake, and the other is endogenous production. When a person consumes too much sugar or when blood sugar levels remain high for extended periods, the excess sugar binds with proteins to form these glycation end-products. When the concentration of AGEs in the body remains elevated beyond the body's ability to metabolize them, it can lead to organ dysfunction and accelerate the aging process.
| AGEs may lead to | |
|---|---|
| Inflammation | Cataract |
| Diabetic retinopathy | Pre-atherosclerosis |
| Damage to peripheral nerves in the intestines | Alzheimer's disease |
| Hypertension | Stroke |
| Heart disease | Kidney disease |
| Diabetes | |
The important information provided by Atherosclerosis Glucose Metabolism Profile is as follows
- Glucose, Fasting
Can be used to assess and detect diabetes or prediabetes. - HbA1c
It reflects the average blood glucose level over the past three months and is used to assess short-term blood sugar control. - AGEs
When the concentration of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) increases, they begin to progressively damage various cells, tissues, and organs throughout the body, leading to numerous complications and accelerating the aging process. - Glucose Metabolism Profile
Metabolic syndrome indicators are also criteria for diagnosing prediabetes (Pre-DM). They can identify individuals at risk as early as 10 to 15 years before the onset of overt diabetes, allowing for early diagnosis and timely intervention.
