What’s The Most Important Thing To Know About Glucose?

Your blood glucose levels play a role in how well your body functions. Glucose is another name for blood sugar. It’s the concentration of energy-giving glucose in the blood. A high level of glucose can occur for a couple of reasons. If you didn’t follow your doctor’s orders and ate before your appointment, it can cause a misdiagnosis of high glucose levels. If you followed the doctor’s orders or say you did, and your fasting blood glucose is high, further testing is required. A hemoglobin A1C test is required.

Why is high blood glucose important?

When you eat carbohydrates, the food breaks down, creating glucose. It enters the bloodstream by being absorbed through the intestinal walls. Once it’s in the blood, it triggers a reaction that creates and sends insulin into the blood. Insulin is a messenger that tells cells to open and uptake glucose for energy. If it isn’t produced or isn’t effective in doing the job, your blood glucose levels will remain high. If cells don’t respond to insulin and open, it results in insulin resistance. Insulin resistance can lead to type 2 diabetes.

The danger of high blood glucose levels in the blood comes from damage to blood vessels.

High blood glucose levels do more than make you thirsty. It can damage blood vessels and increase your risk for other problems. It can lead to an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, or heart attack and cause nerve damage. It can lead to kidney disease or eye disease. If the cells don’t get adequate glucose, it causes the body to use fat as a source of energy, which can lead to ketoacidosis. Diabetic ketoacidosis can lead to illness.

You can avoid high blood glucose levels and insulin resistance by being proactive.

Losing weight can help reduce the risk of insulin resistance and diabetes. One study showed that losing 7% of body weight reduced the risk of diabetes by 60%. Increasing physical activity can also help. It improves glucose uptake into the muscles, aiding weight loss and blood sugar reduction. You should choose a healthy plant-based diet, which includes healthy fat.

• Controlling your carbohydrate intake can help you manage your blood sugar levels. When you consume carbs, make sure it’s complex carbs high in fiber. Simple carbs and sugary treats should not be in your diet.
• Increasing water intake can help maintain blood sugar levels. Not only does it help prevent dehydration, but it also helps flush out extra sugar via urine. Stick with plain water and avoid sugary drinks.
• To avoid high glucose levels, choose food with a low glycemic index—GI—and break down slower. Unsweetened Greek yogurt, beans, oats, and non-starchy vegetables are a few with a low GI.
• Keeping stress levels under control can help keep blood sugar levels in check. The body creates glucagon and cortisol when you’re under stress. They cause blood sugar levels to rise. Yoga, breathing exercises, and meditation can help.

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