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BLOOD SUGAR/BLOOD GLUCOSE

BLOOD SUGAR Blood sugar or blood glucose refers to sugar that is

transported through the bloodstream to supply energy to all the cells in our bodies. The sugar is made from the food we eat. The human body regulates blood glucose levels so that they are neither too high nor too low.

Or Sugar is a simple, crystalline, edible carbohydrate and

comes in a variety of forms, all of them sweet. Our body digests carbohydrates into glucose, a simple sugar that can easily convert to energy. The chemical formula for glucose is C6H12O6

The human digestive system breaks down the carbohydrates from food into various sugar molecules - one of them is glucose, the body's principal source of energy. The glucose goes straight from the digestive system into the bloodstream after we have consumed and digested food. Glucose can only enter cells if there is insulin in the bloodstream too. Without any insulin the cells would starve.

After we eat, blood sugar concentrations rise, the pancreas releases insulin automatically so that the glucose enters cells, as more and more cells receive glucose, blood sugar levels come down to normal again. Excess glucose is stored as glycogen (stored glucose) in the liver and muscles.

After a meal blood glucose levels rise, insulin is released from the pancreas into the bloodstream, blood sugar levels fallback.

If you have not eaten for a while and blood glucose concentrations keep dropping, the pancreas releases another hormone called glucagon. Glucagon triggers the breakdown of glycogen into glucose, thus pushing blood glucose levels back up to normal.

CAUSES

Your blood sugar may rise Skip or forget your Insulin or oral glucose lowering medicine Eat too many grams of carbohydrates for the amount of

Insulin you took, or eat too many carbs in general Have an infection Are ill Are under stress Become inactive or exercise less than usual Take part in strenuous physical activity ,especially when your

blood sugar levels are high and insulin levels are low

SYMPTOMS

Early SignsIncreased thirst HeadachesTrouble concentratingBlurred VisionFrequent peeing Fatigue (weak, tired feeling) Weight Loss Blood sugar more than 180 mg/dL

ONGOING HIGH BLOOD SUGAR MAY CAUSES

Vaginal and skin infections Slow-healing cuts and sores Worse vision Nerve damage causing painful cold or insensitive feet,

loss of hair on the lower extremities, or erectile dysfunction

Stomach and intestinal problems such as chronic constipation or diarrhea

Damage to your eyes ,blood vessels, or kidneys

BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS

CHECK BLOOD SUGAR WITH GLUCOMETER

TREATMENT If you have diabetes and notice any of the early signs of high blood sugar, test your blood sugar and call the doctor. He may ask you for the results of several readings. He could recommend the following changes:

Drink more water. H20 helps remove excess sugar from your blood through urine, and it helps you avoid dehydration.

Exercise more. Working out can help lower your blood sugar. But under certain conditions, it can make blood sugar go even higher. Ask your doctor what kind of exercise is right for you.

Change your eating habits. You may need to meet with a dietitian to change the amount and types of foods you eat.

PRECAUTIONS you work to keep your blood sugar under control. follow

your meal plan, exercise program, and medicine schedule. you shouldn’t have to worry about hyperglycemia.

Know your diet, count the total amounts of carbs in each meal and snack.

Test your blood sugar regularly. Tell your doctor if you have repeated abnormal blood

sugar readings. Wear medical identification to let people know you have

diabetes in case of an emergency.

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