When you consume sugars, your body uses the sugar for short-term energy needs. Your body then stores excess sugar as energy. The way your body stores this energy is by turning it into fat. The stored fat, however, can increase your cholesterol...
High blood sugar occurs primarily in people who suffer from diabetes. In most people, the insulin produced by the pancreas balances the glucose sugar levels in the bloodstream. When there is not enough insulin or it is ineffective, there is too...
High blood sugar, or hyperglycemia, is caused when glucose in the blood is not able to be used by cells for energy. The American Heart Association wants people at risk for high blood sugar to know the primary signs--excessive thirst and hunger as...
Although they do not get as much attention as cholesterol, high levels of triglycerides significantly increase your risk of heart disease, heart attack and stroke, some of the leading causes of death in the United States. While cholesterol levels...
Your diabetes care plan may require you to test your blood sugar before meals, and treat high blood sugar readings to return to your target range before you can eat a full meal. Like most diabetics who follow this treatment plan, you may...
An important part of managing diabetes is testing your blood sugar levels at home. Talk to your physician to find out what your target blood glucose level is at various points of the day. Your first blood test of the morning, which is usually...
Blood sugar levels can increase or decrease depending on factors such as lifestyle and overall healthiness. Hyperglycemia occurs when blood sugar levels exceed 200 milligrams per deciliter of blood, according to MayoClinic.com. Hypoglycemia...
Approximately 50 million Americans start a diet each year, but almost every one of them regains all the weight eventually, according to Colorado State University. Fad diets in various forms abound, but it's clear that regardless of whether you're...
You can have low blood sugar, called hypoglycemia, because of a high serum insulin level or because you have not eaten enough carbohydrate rich foods. Diabetics commonly experience hypoglycemia because diabetic medications drastically lower blood...
Obtaining enough protein is a common concern for vegetarians when planning meals. Animal products are the first thing people think of when referring to protein sources. However, protein can be obtained from many plant sources, giving a vegetarian...
The increasing use of high-fructose corn syrup as an artificial sweetener has been linked to the obesity epidemic and kidney disease. In the industrial preparation process, in which some glucose molecules are converted into fructose, a specific...
According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the average American consumed 35.7 pounds of high fructose corn syrup and 44 pounds of sugar in 2009. With numbers like these, it may be safe to assume these ingredients are in more foods...
High blood sugar occurs in type-1 and type-2 diabetics, explains ABCNews. With type-1 diabetics, the pancreas does not function properly and release insulin so that sufferers are dependent on regular insulin injections in order to sustain life....
People with diabetes have difficulty controlling their blood sugar levels. Doctors recommend that patients with diabetes exercise, performing both aerobic and weight training exercises, as this can help control diabetes symptoms and lower your...
Chronic high blood sugar, or hyperglycemia, can lead to a serious health condition called type II diabetes. Type II diabetes can lead to peripheral nerve and arterial damage and can increase the risks of heart attack or stroke. High blood...
Blood pressure measures the amount of blood your heart pumps -- known as systolic pressure -- and the resistance of the blood flow against the arteries -- known as diastolic pressure. A systolic measurement of 140 or greater and a diastolic...
If you are like many Americans, the first thing you think about when you wake up is a cup of coffee to wake your brain up. Coffee alone will give you a burst of energy because it is high in caffeine content. So, if you wish to keep your blood...
You may have heard conflicting information regarding high fructose corn syrup -- some sources claim it's identical to sugar, while other sources cite differences between the two. In reality, high fructose corn syrup is similar but not identical to...
Since the 1970s, Americans have embraced high-fructose corn syrup as a sweetener, so much so that they now consume high-fructose corn syrup, or HFCS, in amounts equal to that of table sugar, according to "The American Journal of Clinical...
Carbohydrates cause your blood sugar levels to increase. Foods that tend to be lower in carbohydrates are protein rich. If you don't have diabetes your body should be able to quickly react to foods that cause spikes in your blood sugar and bring...
If you have high blood sugar, eating food will not lower your blood sugar. For people with diabetes, following the diet your doctor recommends and making other lifestyle changes can help bring your glucose levels under control, but you'll still...
Since the 1980s, Americans have increased their consumption of high-fructose sugars significantly. During the same period, obesity has risen to epidemic proportions, causing some to speculate about a connection. Pure cane sugar and high-fructose...
If you need to change your diet to reduce your sugar and cholesterol levels, you may think there's little you can eat, particularly if you're accustomed to a meat-and-potatoes diet that includes pie and cake for dessert. But you actually have many...
The blood sugar or blood glucose in the human body is normally kept within a fairly narrow range by the hormones insulin and glucagon. When there are problems such as diabetes or if a diabetic's medications are not working properly, then blood...
Blood pressure is a measure of the force against your arteries' walls as your heart pumps blood throughout your body. Having high blood pressure, or a score above 140 over 90, is a significant risk factor for heart attack, stroke and heart...
High blood sugar can be life-threatening for diabetics and cause complications that include cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, stroke, nerve damage, kidney disease, blindness, hearing loss and amputations. When your blood sugar is high,...
There is a lot of controversy over whether or not there is a difference between cane sugar and high-fructose corn syrup. Many consumers are now trying to avoid any products that contain high-fructose corn syrup due to concerns about how this...
If you are a type 1 or type 2 diabetic, then you most likely monitor your blood-sugar levels throughout the day. Many glucose meters will store numerous blood-sugar readings so that you're able to look back at past records, however, if you are...
Sugar flow and overflow play an important role in your cholesterol. If you have high cholesterol or diabetes, this is even more concerning. Sugar and cholesterol are both involved in your blood and your heart functioning. Neglecting these can lead...
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