
in chronic cases by hypoglycemia—are usually recognizable by symptoms like trembling, fatigue, confusion, and irritability or nervousness. More severe symptoms of low blood sugar are twitching, sweating, paleness and loss of consciousness. However, hyperglycemia or high blood sugar may have no symptoms in the early stages, or manifest as increases in thirst, hunger, fatigue, urination and eventually blurred vision. Long-term high blood sugar causes many of the health problems associated with diabetes, including eye, kidney, heart disease and nerve damage. Serious symptoms of high blood sugar, as seen in diabetics, include hyperventilation, cardiac arrhythmia, acute dehydration, increased anxiety, and slurred speech—in extreme cases, a loss of consciousness or entry into a coma may result. It is rare for a non-diabetic to experience severe symptoms. “Blood sugar” usually refers to the amount of glucose in the bloodstream. Glucose provides the body with “ready energy” and is produced by the liver, and particulated from carbohydrates in our diet via the upper intestine. The amount of glucose the body needs for homeostasis is in a narrow range. Our glucose levels stay in this range because of hormones. Insulin, produced by the pancreas, is the hormone that decreases blood sugar, while glucagon, cortisol and catecholamines increase it. Diabetes is a disease characterized by high blood sugar caused from a lack of insulin. Type I Diabetes, also known as insulin dependent diabetes or juvenile diabetes, is currently thought to be caused from a virus. Type II diabetes or non-insulin dependent or adult diabetes is the most common type of diabetes. Because it is highly correlated with obesity, some researchers believe Type II Diabetes may cause weight problems, however, others continue to think Type II Diabetes is the result of obesity. Hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar, is a condition in which an excessive amount of glucose circulates in the bloodstream. However, glucose levels vary before and after meals, and at various times of day, so what is considered a “normal glucose level” can be a moving target. Based on laboratory blood tests, however, the normal range for most fasting adults is about 80 to 110 milligrams per deciliter. A person with a consistent range above 126 mg/dl is generally believed to have hyperglycemia, whereas a consistent range below 70 mg/dl is considered hypoglycemic. Amounts of 140 mg/dl and above are usually indicative of diabetes. Blood sugar levels can be affected by several different factors: * Exercise is known to balance blood sugar levels by decreasing excess insulin. Combining aerobic and resistance training was found to stabilize the glycemic index of Type II diabetes suffers in a study at the University of Calgary (2007). * Stress is also related to blood sugar. How we react to stressors is more so than the stress itself. Stress hormones like epinephrine and cortisol increase in response to stress since one of their major functions is to raise blood sugar to help boost energy when it's needed; think of the fight-or-flight response. Behavioral habits, like swallowing anxiety in the form of food are always bad. * Sleep is an important factor in maintain blood sugar levels according to a University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston study (2008). * Whole grains are best. Although fiber is a carbohydrate, the body doesn't absorb it or turn it into sugar. In fact, high fiber foods have been shown to delay the blood sugar rise after meals. * Gluten sensitivity in the upper intestine can lead to blood sugar imbalances according to Rivkah Roth DO DNM author of "At Risk? Avoid Diabetes by Recognizing Early Risk - A Natural Medicine View." * Cooked vs. Raw preparation can affect how food is absorbed. Cooked foods are more readily absorbed by the body, which leads to the rapid absorption of glucose. The less a food is processed (even mashed vs. baked potatoes) the better it is for slow even absorption in the intestine and eventually the bloodstream. * Alcohol like rum, scotch, or vodka and dry red wines can lower blood sugar but are generally thought to be blood sugar neutral, but the fruits or sugars in drinks like piña coladas, margaritas, rum & coke, sweet wines, beer or liqueurs can increase blood sugar levels. * Timing is everything. Early morning hormone surges can cause increased blood sugar levels. Eating fewer carbohydrates at breakfast can help. Blood sugars generally decrease later in the day. * Protein consumption can raise blood sugar levels but not as much as once believed. Some people report blood sugar benefits from moderate amounts of protein consumption. * Herbal remedies have been known to balance blood sugar levels. Gymnema Sylvestre or gurmar has been shown to maintain healthy glucose levels in research done by Shanmugasundaram ER, Rajeswari G, and Baskaran K, et al. Galega Officinalis or goat’s rue has been thought to support the maintenance of balanced glucose in the bloodstream since initial research was done in the early 1900s. * Caffeine, according to the Mayo clinic website, impairs insulin action but not necessarily blood sugar levels. Most studies have been based on at least 2½ cups per day of coffee consumption. However, hidden sugars in many coffee drinks can increase glucose levels. Source: Article provided by purchaseremedies.com contributing expert author and researcher S. Ellsworth
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