Glycogen is the body's stored form of glucose. Made from connected glucose molecules stored in liver and muscles. Most carbohydrates are converted to glucose for energy
Dextrose is a simple sugar made from starch found in plants. Most common source is corn starch. Also known as D-glucose
Beta-blockers may either increase or decrease insulin's blood glucose-lowering effects. Antipsychotics like ariprazole and asenapine may cause hyperglycemia. Diuretics like hydrochlorothiazide can cause hyperglycemia and glycosuria. Corticosteroids may increase blood glucose levels. HIV protease inhibitors can cause diabetes and insulin resistance
Mazikeen is a demon from Hell, born from Lilith, Adam's first wife. She became Hell's most skilled torturer after Lilith abandoned her. Lucifer called her "Hell's most skilled torturer"
Glycated hemoglobin is hemoglobin linked to sugar in bloodstream. Most monosaccharides spontaneously bond with hemoglobin, glucose most likely. HbA1c measures three-month average blood sugar level. Normal glucose levels produce normal amount of glycated hemoglobin
Blood sugar level measures glucose concentration in blood. Normal fasting blood glucose for non-diabetics is 3.9-5.5 mmol/L. Brain consumes approximately 60% of blood glucose in fasting individuals