Glucose

Glucose is a measure of the amount of sugar in the blood. High levels of glucose can indicate diabetes or prediabetes.

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iollo markers that associate with Glucose

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Alanine

Alanine is a key gluconeogenic amino acid that can be converted to glucose in the liver. Alanine levels tend to increase when glucose and insulin are elevated.

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Glutamic Acid

Glutamic acid is another gluconeogenic amino acid that can supply carbon for glucose production. Glutamate may be increased when glucose is high and insulin resistance is present.

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Glycine

Glycine is a gluconeogenic amino acid that can contribute to glucose production. Glycine tends to be elevated in insulin resistance and diabetes.

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Isoleucine

Isoleucine, the third branched-chain amino acid, also relates to glucose and insulin homeostasis. High isoleucine can suggest reduced insulin sensitivity.

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Lactic acid

Lactic acid is produced from glucose through glycolysis and may accumulate when glucose is high, as in diabetes. Elevated lactic acid can indicate impaired glucose utilization.

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Leucine

Like valine, leucine is a branched-chain amino acid that relates to glucose utilization and insulin signaling. Elevated leucine may indicate problems with glucose uptake and metabolism.

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Serine

Serine, which can be converted to glycine, is also a gluconeogenic amino acid that may be increased when glucose control is impaired.

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Valine

Valine is a branched-chain amino acid that can be oxidized for energy or converted to glucose. Higher levels can reflect impaired glucose metabolism and insulin resistance.