When the plasma glucose concentration rises above about _____ mg/dL, it exceeds the renal threshold, the concentration at which the kidneys begin to pass glucose into the urine.

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The renal threshold for glucose is typically around 180-200 mg/dL. When plasma glucose concentration exceeds this level, the kidneys cannot reabsorb all the glucose, leading to its excretion in urine.

When the Plasma Glucose Concentration Rises Above About _____ Mg/dL