Question numbers (a) - (d) are based on the two tables given below. Study these tables related to blood sugar levels and answer the questions that follow.
Table A (Blood glucose chart)
Mean Blood Glucose Level (mg/dL)
Doctor’s advice Needed 380
350
315
280
250
215
Good 180
150
Excellent 115
80
50
Table B (Blood Report of Patient X and Y)
Time of check Blood Glucose ranges (mg/dL)
Patient X Patient Y
Before breakfast (Fasting) < 100 70 – 130
Before lunch, supper and
Snack < 110 70 – 130
Two hours after meals < 140 < 180
Bedtime < 120 90- 15
(a) Refer to Table B showing the blood report of the levels of glucose of patients X and Y. Infer the disease which can be diagnosed from the given data.
(b) Identify the hormone whose level in the blood is responsible for the above disease.
(c) Which one of the following diets would you recommended to the affected patient?
i) High sugar and low fat diet.
ii) Low sugar and high protein diet.
iii) High Fat and low fiber diet.
iv) Low sugar and high fiber diet.
(d) Refer to the Table A and suggest the value of the mean blood glucose level beyond which doctor’s advice is necessary:
i) 180 mg/dL
ii) 115 mg/dL
iii) 50 mg/dL
iv) 80 mg/dL
Answers
Based on Tables A & B, the answers for questions a - d are
(a) Diabetes mellitus - It is a metabolic disorder characterized by abnormally high sugar levels for a long time in the blood.
(b) Insulin - Hormone that helps to maintain the blood sugar level from becoming too high (hyperglycemia) or too low (hypoglycemia). It is produced by the pancreas.
(c) iv) Low sugar and high fiber diet. - Following a healthy diet regimen is important to prevent and manage diabetes mellitus. Diabetic diet is rich in whole grains and fiber, good fats like polyunsaturated fats found in nuts, etc.
(d) i) 180 mg/dL - Regular blood tests are important in the diagnosis and management of diabetes. If left diagnosed or untreated, it can lead to serious complications related to kidneys, heart, nerves, etc.
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