Confidence votes 956. Depending on the Dosage, Nicotine is can be either a Depressant and Stimulant. With a low dosage it is a stimulant, where as with higher dosages it becomes a depressant. Depending on the Dosage, Nicotine is can be either a Depressant and Stimulant. With a low dosage it is a stimulant, where as with higher dosages it becomes a depressant.
Glucose tablets are good to keep on hand when you are on the go because they have a long shelf life -- about three years -- but always check the expiration date on the package. You can keep them in your bag or somewhere with you since hypoglycemia can happen unexpectedly, especially if you are busy.
What test determines glycemic control over the previous 8 to 10 weeks? The A1c test measures the percentage of hemoglobin that has been irreversibly glycosylated because of high blood sugar levels. This test reflects the average blood sugar level attained over the past 8 to 10 weeks. The GTT is never conducted over an interval this long. The fructosamine test measures the amount of glucose bonded to a protein, fructosamine. This reflects the average blood glucose level attained over the past 1 to 3 weeks. The FBS measures the amount of glucose in the blood before eating.