An individual with a blood glucose level of 40 mg/dL would have
a. hypoglycemia.
b. a normal blood glucose level.
c. hyperglycemia.
d. impaired glucose tolerance.
A
Hypoglycemia occurs when blood glucose level falls below 50 mg/dL; therefore 40 mg/dL is hypoglycemia. Normal blood glucose levels are about 80 to 100 mg/dL, although levels may in-crease to 140 mg/dL after meals. Blood glucose levels above 180 mg/dL would be considered hyperglycemia. Impaired glucose tolerance is diagnosed when fasting blood glucose levels are >100 mg/dL but <126 mg/dL.
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