high blood sugar

Glucose is a form of sugar that is the main energy source for peoplee . Glucose enters the bloodstream whenever foods or fluids that contain carbohydrates are eaten . These levels are managed through 2 hormones - insulin and glycogen . The pancreas produces insulin and releases it into the blood stream whenever levels of blood glucoserise in the body .

normal blood sugar levels have a range between 70 and 150 mg . These levels are generally determined to be lower in the morning and increase after each meal . If your blood sugar levels fall below 70 mg , you are at risk for hypoglycemia which is also called low blood sugar. signs of low blood sugar include irritability, lethargy and possibly unconsciousness. If your blood sugar levels rise above 150 mg , then you are at risk for high blood sugar or hyperglycemia. people with persistent hyperglycemia, you are at risk for diseases of the body include eye, nerve and kidney damage.

Many diabetics (or peoplee at risk for illnesses related to blood sugar issues ) perform a blood glucose test with a blood glucose monitoring system to measure the amount of glucose in your blood . Another term used for a blood glucose meter is a glucometer
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If you are at risk for high blood sugar or low blood sugar, your doctor most likely will want you to measure your blood glucose levels frequently. He (or she) will also most likely want you to consider following some diets for diabetics and will most likely refer you to a nutritionist.