Author name: James Keyes

Because hypoglycemia can effect your driving performance (even modestly low blood sugar can do this), if you are at all prone to hypoglycemia, I personally would strongly recommend you check out your blood sugar level each time you are about to drive.

Insulin is a powerful hormone produced by the beta cells in the pancreas. Its primary function is to assist the movement of glucose in the bloodstream into the cells of the body to provide energy. Often overlooked is the fact that insulin also directs fat cells to convert glucose and fatty acids in the blood into fat for storage. This is the starting point of the rollercoaster ride of balancing blood sugars and excess body fat. By taking a look at the two types of diabetes it is easy to see how this hormone functions.

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.