Glucose in the blood

Glucose is one of the most important components of blood; its amount reflects the state of carbohydrate metabolism. Glucose is evenly distributed between blood shaped elements and plasma with some predominance in the latter. The concentration of glucose in the arterial blood is higher than in the venous blood, which is explained by its continuous use of tissues and organs by cells. The concentration of glucose in the blood regulate the CNS, hormonal factors and liver.

Reference values (norm) of blood glucose concentration

	The concentration of glucose in the blood plasma
Age	Mmol / l	Mg / dL
Newborns	2.8-4.4	50-115
Children	3.9-5.8	70-105
Adults	3.9-6.1	70-110