Blood Sugar Analysis
These days we know a lot of information about how to take care of diabetes. We know that when people learn how to control their blood sugar in a Safe Range, they do much better.
The trouble is, most people don't even know what that means.
On a daily basis, your body changes FOOD into SUGAR and transports it into the BLOOD. Then INSULIN moves the SUGAR from the BLOOD to the CELLS. The CELLS burn the SUGAR to make energy. This process occurs in your body all the time.
Before the onset of Diabetes, your INSULIN worked fine. It transported SUGAR to the CELLS, and also left a little in your BLOOD>.
SUGAR left in your BLOOD is called "BLOOD SUGAR". Your BLOOD SUGAR Level can be measured with a simple blood test. It is measured in milligrams per deciLiter (mg/dL).
For those who do not have diabetes, your BLOOD SUGAR stays in a "Safe Range" because the INSULIN keeps it there. Safe Range Level is from 80 mg/dL to 150 mg/dL.
About HIGH BLOOD SUGAR
BLOOD SUGAR levels are always changing. That's O.K.
INSULIN keeps BLOOD SUGAR in a Safe Range.
With Diabetes, INSULIN does not work properly. Too much SUGAR remains in the BLOOD. So BLOOD SUGAR gets ...
About LOW BLOOD SUGAR
LOW BLOOD SUGAR can occur at anytime. BLOOD SUGAR levels drop very quickly, sometimes without warning.
GOAL: TO KEEP YOUR BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL IN SAFE RANGE
IF YOUR BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL IS TOO HIGH,
Cells burn more sugar and the blood sugar goes down
Helps insulin work better
Helps if you need to lose weight
2) EAT (YOUR NOT EATING ENOUGH)
IF YOUR BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL IS TOO LOW,
1) EAT OR DRINK SOMETHING WITH SUGAR IN IT