Blood Sugar Levels Thirst

Glucose is the form of sugar found in our blood. Glucose is also the main source of fuel for your body. When sugar enters your bloodstream, a hormone called insulin produced by the pancreas carries the sugar from your blood into your cells, where the sugar (glucose) is used for energy.

What do you glucose levels tell you about your health?

Uncontrolled or high blood sugar levels can lead to health complications such as type 2 diabetes, blindness, heart diseases, and kidney disease.

Glucose testing is done with a simple blood test. Glucose levels are measured in millimoles per litre (mmol/L).

Glucose Levels

2.6 – 6.3 mmol/L Excellent 8.2 – 10.0 mmol/L Good 11.9 – 21.1 mmol/L Poor

How to Improve Your Blood Glucose Levels

Do not allow yourself to become overweight. Start with knowing your . Find out what your body weight should be and work on meeting that goal. A healthy diet and exercise can assist you in getting your target weight.

Reduce your intake of foods that are high in sugar. Pop and energy drinks are nasty contributors to your sugar intake. If you have the will power, cut them out of your diet completely. Any reduction to you sugar intake will dramatically enhance your levels of blood sugar.

Consume foods that improve sugar levels in your blood rather than aggravate it.

Depending on your age check your glucose levels every two to three years.

Sources:

Blood Pressure U.K. John Hopkins University Mayo Clinic Canadian Diabetes Association www.diabetes-blood-sugar-solutions.com MHIBC AboutMen.ca WikiHow.com Heart & Stoke Foundation