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Item “Nivel de glucosa y su influencia en el rendimiento académico en estudiantes de la carrera de enfermería”(E, 2018-10-01) Padilla Sánchez, Liliana Renee; Fernández Soto, Gerardo Fernando, Dr.Glucose is a non-ionized molecule of 6 carbon atoms, therefore, it is a hexose, the main function of glucose is to produce energy for the living being and to carry out the processes that occur in the body.The objective of the research was to determine the level of glucose and its influence on the academic performance of nursing students. For the elaboration of the project, a quantitative approach and a correlational design were used, which included 55 students who were subjected to the technique of two surveys, one on their diet and the other on the factors that may affect their performance, which were related to the low academic performance. In addition, blood samples and anthropometric measurements were taken. In the study it was reported that 81% are women and 19% are men, The age is between 18-23 years, which represents 61%, the size between 1.51 - 170 cm represents 74%, with a average of 160 cm, the weight 51 - 70 Kg representing 69%, with an average of 63 Kg and the bodymass index is normal by 67%, followed by overweight with 24% and 5% of low weight and a 4% of obesity grade I. The results of the Glucose level were 22% with hypoglycaemia and 18% with hyperglycemia, which are altered by poor diet. In addition, students believe that the main cause for poor academic performance is lack of time .But in spite of everything they have dreams and goals such as obtaining a postgraduate degree in the future and being able to work.