Glucose: References & Edit History
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Article History
| Type | Description | Contributor | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Article title updated for style. | Nov 11, 2026 | ||
| Image added. | Nov 03, 2026 | ||
| Modified link of Web site: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Physiology, Glucose. | Oct 16, 2026 | ||
| Add new Web site: University of Guelph Open Books - Human Physiology - Glucose Regulation. | Sep 05, 2025 | ||
| Article revised. | Jun 02, 2025 | ||
| Added information on the role of the liver in maintaining blood glucose levels. | May 02, 2025 | ||
| Add new Web site: Mustansiriyah University - Glucose Metabolism (PDF). | Mar 18, 2025 | ||
| Add new Web site: Cleveland Clinic - What You Should Know About Glucose and Dextrose. | Dec 12, 2024 | ||
| Add new Web site: Frontiers - Frontiers in Endocrinology - Glucose: an energy currency and structural precursor in articular cartilage and bone with emerging roles as an extracellular signaling molecule and metabolic regulator. | Aug 23, 2024 | ||
| Add new Web site: Nature - Glucose metabolism responds to perceived sugar intake more than actual sugar intake. | Jun 24, 2024 | ||
| Add new Web site: Open Oregon Educational Resources - Nutrition: Science and Everyday Application, v. 1.0 - Glucose Regulation and Utilization in the Body. | Feb 19, 2024 | ||
| Add new Web site: Khan Academy - Molecular structure of glucose. | Oct 20, 2023 | ||
| Add new Web site: Medicine LibreTexts - Glucose Regulation and Utilization in the Body. | Aug 11, 2023 | ||
| Add new Web site: WebMD - What to Know About Dextrose. | May 18, 2023 | ||
| Add new Web site: Verywell Health - What to Know About Glucose. | Apr 05, 2023 | ||
| Add new Web site: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Physiology, Glucose. | Sep 05, 2022 | ||
| Add new Web site: BBC Bitesize - What is glucose or blood sugar? | Feb 07, 2019 | ||
| Add new Web site: ThoughtCo. - Glucose Molecular Formula. | Aug 17, 2018 | ||
| Add new Web site: HyperPhysics - Glucose. | Apr 19, 2018 | ||
| Add new Web site: Healthline - What is glucose? | Apr 05, 2018 | ||
| Add new Web site: WebMD - Glucose. | Nov 23, 2017 | ||
| Added information about the structures of starch and cellulose. | Oct 06, 2017 | ||
| New illustration added. | Jan 15, 2009 | ||
| Added new Web site: How Stuff Works - Healthguide - Glucose Test. | Sep 19, 2008 | ||
| Article added to new online database. | Jul 20, 1998 |
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