When they review the blood test, your veterinarian is looking for repeated
abnormally high levels of blood glucose, referred to as hyperglycemia, and the presence of glucose in the urine, referred to as glycosuria.
Metabolic syndrome is defined as the presence of at least three of five factors that increase the risk for heart disease and diabetes — excess belly fat, elevated blood pressure, low «good» cholesterol, and
high levels of blood glucose and triglycerides.
In this way, insulin sensitivity is defined by how much insulin is needed to store blood glucose within the cells of the body — healthy people need a much smaller amount of insulin to store a certain amount of glucose than insulin resistant individuals, and the latter have
higher levels of both blood glucose and insulin.
High levels of blood glucose are a significant underlying factor that leads to the development and proliferation of many age - related diseases.
The individuals with
the highest levels of blood glucose, insulin, and insulin resistance were more likely to have brain plaques, a distinguishing feature of Alzheimer's, compared to those with healthier levels.