Quick Bites. In a tourniquet test for dengue, the blood capillaries are examined for their ability to withstand increased pressure. This gives a good indication for assessing the blood vessels and whether it will lead to Dengue Shock Syndrome (DSS) or Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF).
sugÂ·ar. n. 1. A sweet crystalline or powdered substance, white when pure, consisting of sucrose obtained mainly from sugarcane and sugar beets and used in many foods, drinks, and medicines to improve their taste. Also called table sugar.
Glucose, or blood sugar, is the sugar that circulates in your blood. Fructose, or fruit sugar, is found in plants and honey. Itâs the fructose in sugar that causes the problem, as you will see. That doesnât mean you shouldnât eat whole fruit; whole fruit contains fiber that slows digestion.