Diagnosis of linear scleroderma is usually based on the changes in the skin and internal organs. Because linear scleroderma is often associated with a positive antinuclear antibody, an antibody test may help distinguish the type of scleroderma present.
Glucose is the energy source that the body most readily uses. Glucose is sugar that is stored in the muscle for use. If it is not used it will be converted and stored as fat.
Glucose is moved around the body in the blood and is the primary source of energy for the brain, muscles, and other essential cells. The healthy body attempts to regulate glucose levels by using a series of hormones â insulin and glucagon, which are produced by the pancreas gland.