Definition - What does glucose test mean?
A glucose test is a clinical procedure that measures normal production of the hormone insulin in regulating the amount of glucose, commonly known as sugar, for metabolic conversion into energy. Glucose levels can fluctuate based on independent variables including age, diet, exercise, and genetics. The pancreas releases insulin to maintain homeostasis in which vital organs assimilate sufficient glucose to promote intracellular activity and health.
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After receiving a glucose test, a physician will be able to determine if a patient suffers from elevated glucose levels (hyperglycemia) or if a deficiency (hypoglycemia) of glucose levels is evident. A glucose test can help identify epidemiological factors that suggest certain health conditions including diabetes, heart disease, and kidney failure. A wide range of symptoms including anxiety, hunger and/or thirst episodes, lethargy, persistent urination, impaired cognition, and perspiration can be direct causes of high or low glucose levels.
Many individuals affected by high glucose levels are predisposed to Type 2 diabetes, which causes further health complications and often requires daily injections of insulin combined with health-conscious lifestyle choices. Blood glucose levels that tend to be erratic can disrupt both an individual's personal and professional lives.
In the workplace, diabetes is a major health issue that compromises employee health, undercutting profitability due to increased absences. However, companies who use risk assessment strategies designed to accommodate personnel with glucose-related diseases can minimize and/or preclude incidents that lead to injuries. For instance, diabetics who receive consistent insulin injection shots and/or frequent snack breaks can diminish and/or prevent the likelihood of overexertion from depleted glucose levels. This proactive approach can effectively reduce the incidence rate of accidents and concomitant injuries on the job.
