Managing blood glucose levels--also known as blood sugar--is especially important for diabetics. According to "Diabetes for Dummies," the risk of complications associated with diabetes, such as peripheral neuropathy, blindness and renal problems,...
If you have diabetes, it is critical that you maintain healthy blood glucose levels. While some medications can have an effect on glucose levels, antihistamines will not raise or lower them. However, your nutrition will affect your blood glucose...
Blood glucose levels fluctuate in your blood throughout the day as you eat and drink. For healthy individuals, the pancreas secretes insulin that helps the cells pull glucose from the blood to use for energy. Diabetics do not have this ability,...
Glucose, or blood sugar, is a necessary form of energy for your body to function properly. Glucose is obtained through foods and beverages. If you have diabetes, you must frequently check your blood glucose levels to make sure they are within...
Blood glucose is an important source of fuel for the body. It is the preferred fuel of the brain and working muscles, and under normal circumstances is readily available in the blood. Glucose starts out as carbohydrate in the diet, and it is...
Glucose is the most basic type of sugar, forming naturally in food and in your blood as your body processes carbohydrates. When you eat foods that quickly raise your glucose levels, you experience a temporary high. Your blood sugar then drops...
When you eat food, your digestive system breaks down proteins, fats and carbohydrates for use throughout the body. Complex carbohydrates convert into glucose, a simple sugar, which passes into the bloodstream to fuel cells, muscles and major...
Diabetes affects approximately 16 million Americans and is a chronic condition public health authorities are referring to as an epidemic, according to LifeClinic.com. It results from an excess of glucose, or sugar, in the blood due to an...
Your body doesn't use the food you eat exactly the way you eat it--it has to be broken down first. The digestive system breaks down the carbohydrates you eat into simple molecules of sugar, including glucose. Glucose, says the Mayo Clinic, is your...
Glucose levels should stay within a certain range for good health. Should your blood glucose fall too low or go too high, it can cause serious health consequences, especially if your blood glucose stays out of the normal range for a long time....
Tracking blood glucose levels can help a diabetic regain control over her chronic disease. The American Diabetes Association states that reading blood glucose results may elicit feelings of anger or frustration, as they are a direct reflection of...
Blood glucose, also known as blood sugar, provides energy and helps to maintain neurological functions. When a baby eats, the food is digested and broken down into useful components. Among these are glucose particles, which enter the bloodstream...
With more than 50 million Americans suffering from diabetes, pre-diabetes or hearth disease, the emphasis on controlling blood sugar levels is tantamount to maintaining health. Because it becomes more difficult to metabolize glucose as we age from...
Digestion breaks down some of the food you eat into sugars that enter your blood. These sugars, called glucose, provide the energy and fuel for the cells of your body, explains the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse. In order for the...
Diabetes affects your body's ability to control glucose levels in your bloodstream. Diabetes also puts you at a greater risk for developing cardiovascular disease. Persons with diabetes prove twice as likely to die from heart attacks and strokes...
Physicians measure glucose, a carbohydrate used by your body for energy generation, in the urine. Any value above plus zero glucose in the urine can indicate abnormality and may be a red flag for a serious medical condition -- diabetes mellitus....
Your liver is responsible for the energy and nutrients given to all of your cells. This is a very demanding job when you think about all of the different cells, systems and organs your body has. Your cells need energy for everything they do and...
Carbohydrates, both simple and complex, are converted to glucose inside your body. They are either used immediately as an energy source, or they are stored in your liver and muscles and used for energy later. Insulin is produced by the body to...
Glucose is a type of sugar that your body uses for energy. Glucose is obtained through eating foods and drinking beverages. It is digested and transported to your bloodstream. In order for glucose to be used by the body, insulin, which is a...
The dietary guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services don't have a definite amount of protein each person should have. The general guideline is 6 oz. of protein per day for most adults. For diabetes, carbohydrate and fat...
Blood glucose levels obtained after at least eight hours of fasting are regarded as fasting blood glucose levels. Testing fasting blood glucose levels is an integral part of diabetes treatment and management. According to "Mosby's Manual of...
Your A1C levels are a commonly used indicator for diabetes control. Hemoglobin is the protein that allows red blood cells to transport oxygen. Glucose reacts with hemoglobin to form A1C; the higher your blood glucose levels, the more hemoglobin...
Once carbohydrates are consumed, your body converts them to glucose. This is either stored in your muscles and liver as a future energy source, or it is used immediately to fuel activity. Your body also produces insulin to help stabilize blood...
Erratic blood glucose levels can lead to a number of complications, including weight gain and nerve damage. Diabetics with out-of-control blood glucose levels are also at a risk of blindness and kidney disease, according to the American Diabetes...
High glucose levels are typically associated with diabetes, a condition in which the body does not produce or use insulin effectively. Insulin is a hormone that helps the body convert glucose into energy. The Florida Department of Health states...
Glucose is the main source of energy that is used by cells to perform the basic functions that sustain life. Although an elevated glucose level from time to time is normal, chronically high glucose or blood sugar levels, also known as...
According to the American Diabetes Association, nearly 24 million children and adults in the United States suffer from some form of diabetes. Controlling blood glucose levels is essential to preventing diabetes-related health complications. What,...
A "normal" glucose reading depends on many factors, including the time of day, how recently you've eaten or exercised, your stress level, if you are sick or fighting an infection, and if you have diabetes. A fasting glucose test is usually done...
Any time you eat foods that contain carbohydrates -- all foods except meat and fat -- your glucose levels rise. Your glucose levels naturally fall as you digest your food. But if you have type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, your glucose levels may...
Views 83
Views 34
Views 48