Study the table related to blood sugar levels (blood glucose levels) given here and answer the questions that follow:Table A (Blood Report of Patients X and Y)

Time of check	Blood glucose ranges (mg/dL)	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

Table B (Blood Glucose Chart)

	Mean Blood Glucose Level (mg/dL)
Doctor's advice needed	380350315280250215
Good	180150
Excellent	1158050

Refer to Table A showing the blood report of the levels of glucose of patients X and Y.

1. Infer the disease which can be diagnosed from the given data.
2. Identify the hormone whose level in the blood is responsible for the above disease.
3. Which one of the following diets would you recommend to the affected patient?
   1. High sugar and low fat diet
   2. Low sugar and high protein diet
   3. High fat and low fiber diet
   4. Low sugar and high fiber diet
4. Refer to the Table B and suggest the value of the mean blood glucose level beyond which doctor's advice is necessary.
   1. 180 mg/dl
   2. 115 mg/dL
   3. 50 mg/dl
   4. 80 mg/dL

(a) Diabetes - A metabolic disorder disease related to the high sugar level in the blood.

(b) Insulin - It is a hormone produced by the pancreas for maintaining blood sugar level.

(c) (iv) Low sugar and high fibre diet are recommended to the diabetic patient.

(d) (i) 180 mg/dL - The patient at this blood glucose level requires a doctor's advice. Regular blood tests are mandatory for the management of the diabetic condition.

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Updated on: 20-Mar-2023

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