Diabetes is a group of diseases that affects how the body uses glucose, the main source of energy for the body. Hyperglycemia, also known as high blood sugar, occurs when the body cannot utilize insulin or has too little insulin. Carbohydrate...
According to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. As of 2010, 23.6 million people live with diabetes, and there are 1.6 million new cases each year. Diabetes is a disease affecting...
Your body reacts very differently after eating carbohydrates versus protein. When you eat any carbohydrate-containing food, your blood glucose levels will rise. The degree to which your blood glucose levels rise depends on the type of...
About 13,000 kids in the United States are diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes each year, according to KidsHealth from Nemours. If you have diabetes, your body needs some extra help keeping your blood sugar levels stable. As a result, you will need to...
Type 1 diabetes is insulin-dependent. This means changes in diet and lifestyle alone might not be enough to help you keep your blood sugar under control. Your health-care provider will determine how much insulin you need to take and the best way...
Fasting blood sugar refers to the level of glucose in your blood after at least 8 hours without eating. A fasting plasma glucose test, also known as a fasting blood sugar test, is used to determine this number. According to the National Institute...
Many people who have just been diagnosed with diabetes face a world full of questions. The most important being, "What's an optimal blood sugar level for me?" Blood sugar (also called blood glucose) levels fluctuate throughout the day. In the...
Diabetes is a disorder related to impaired metabolism of glucose, or blood sugar. In Type 1 diabetes, the pancreas does not produce insulin, a hormone that stores glucose inside cells. This results in elevated glucose levels in the blood that can...
For people with diabetes, looking at the types of nutrients foods contain is one way to help manage blood sugar levels. Nutrients such as fat, fiber, protein and carbohydrate all affect blood sugar differently. As foods rich in carbohydrate have...
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the body cannot produce insulin to break down carbohydrates and sugars into energy for your body. The body must acquire insulin from an outside source in order to break down these sugars into...
There are several types of diabetes including type 1, which occurs when the pancreas does not make insulin; gestational diabetes, which develops in some women during pregnancy; and type 2 diabetes, which occurs when the body cannot use insulin...
The polyphenols in red wine may help prevent metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes by helping your body regulate blood-sugar levels and fat metabolism, according to a January 2011 “Food and Function” study. White wine also contains...
To diagnose diabetes, health care providers run blood tests to determine the patient's blood sugar level. Since type 2 diabetes, a condition often diagnosed in adulthood, does not always cause symptoms, so sometimes the blood sugar test is the...
Blood glucose (also called blood sugar) is one of the body's main sources of fuel. Glucose supplies energy to the brain, muscles, cells and is required for normal body functions. Diabetics have a disease that interferes with their body's ability...
People with diabetes often switch to sugar-free products if they want to indulge a craving. For example, they might try sugar-free cookies or diet products that are made especially for diabetics or contain no added sugars. Based on that concept,...
It is essential to health that you keep your blood sugar levels as close to normal as possible with the use of diet and medication. Allowing your blood sugar to rise too high or drop too low can be life threatening and cause long-term...
High blood sugar, or hyperglycemia, is a result of too little or inadequate insulin needed to digest the sugars in your bloodstream. Although a common symptom for people with diabetes, frequent episodes of high blood sugar can lead to serious or...
The foods you put on your plate make a difference in your health. One way they do this is by influencing your blood sugar levels, an effect that is particularly important for people with diabetes. The American Diabetes Association recommends that...
As many as 30 percent of diabetics also suffer from depression, according to the American Diabetes Association (ADA). Though depression is a serious mental health condition that requires treatment to prevent health problems, the good news is that...
Blood sugar, also referred to as blood glucose, serves as the body's main source of fuel. It provides the building blocks to builds cells and muscles. A blood sugar test measures how the body utilizes glucose. Too much glucose in the blood stream...
Blood sugar is your body's main source of energy. However, when your blood sugar becomes excessively elevated you may develop health problems. As such, you should monitor your blood sugar levels regularly. The fasting plasma glucose test is one...
The term diabetes refers to a group of different conditions, rather than just one. Diabetes is a general term for metabolic disorders that affect the way the body uses blood glucose, or blood sugar. All types of diabetes result in high levels of...
High blood sugar during pregnancy is referred to as gestational diabetes. This condition affects 3 to 5 percent of American pregnant woman and is associated with hormonal changes that occur in the body during pregnancy, according to the Cleveland...
Blood sugar refers to levels of glucose in the bloodstream. Glucose provides the cells of the human body with its primary source of energy. According to the University of Michigan Health System, the eyes, kidneys and blood vessels may sustain...
Your blood sugar levels can be influenced by the foods you eat, your physical activity levels, your stress, an infection and medications. Whether you have diabetes or not, keeping your blood sugar levels within a narrow range will help you have...
Glucose is the main form of energy for the body and travels in the bloodstream. The body requires a certain amount of glucose to function properly, but having too much or too little glucose in the blood is harmful and can lead to many...
Blood sugar, also known as blood glucose, is a laboratory measurement that quantifies the concentration of sugar in your bloodstream. It is part of standard lab work during a physical examination, and is also used to diagnose and monitor diabetes....
Test your blood sugar levels with a blood sugar monitor, as directed by your doctor. People with diabetes often are instructed to check their blood sugar levels at different times, typically before and after meals and before bedtime.
You can maintain blood sugar levels by including certain foods in your diet and excluding others. Foods to avoid are simple carbohydrates, such as refined sugar, high fructose corn syrup or corn sugar and refined flours. If you have type 2...
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