Definitions for "Fructosamine"
Fructosamines are stable complexes of carbohydrates and proteins that are produced by an irreversible, nonenzymatic glycosylation of protein. Glucose has a greater affinity for albumin in dogs and for globulins in cats. A single measure of fructosamine indicates the average glucose concentration over the previous 1-2 weeks. Fructosamine measurement may be used to assist in the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus as well as to monitor the effectiveness of insulin therapy in diabetic dogs and cats.
This is a simple blood test that measures the average glycemic (glucose) control over a period of several weeks.
Fructosamine is a measurement of a person's average...