September 2010

Difficulty in maintaining normal blood glucose/sugar levels is a persistent problem among pre-diabetics (people showing some initial symptoms of diabetes) and diabetics. This is especially true among patients who have not been informed about the nature of diabetes and who simply do not understand what normal blood sugar levels are. In order to help people with diabetes maintain long-term, normal blood glucose levels, it is important to start with the basics. I will begin by answering two very important questions: “What are normal blood sugar levels?” and “What are the high blood sugar symptoms to watch out for?”

Are you a diabetic and do you check your blood sugar level regularly ? – Some people whom I have spoken to find it a hassle to do so, but is it really so difficult if it could SAVE YOUR LIFE ?

Insulin is a natural hormone controlling the level of sugar glucose in the blood. Insulin helps cell use glucose for energy. Cells cannot utilize glucose without insulin. When excess glucose produces in the bloodstream, it increases the risk of diabetes. The primary source of the fuel is insulin. Insulin let body cells take glucose from the bloodstreams. The cells may use glucose for energy production if it is required. Alternatively, the glucose is sent to the liver for preservation in the form of glycogen.