GLUCOSE

Normal glucose levels:

We previously talked about the importance of measuring the width of our waist as this will tell  if we are at risk for cardiovascular disease such as stroke or heart attack. We also learned the formula to get our Body Mass Index for early detection of problems in our health.

What we are going to consider today is what normal or desirable level of sugar in our blood should be.

How to measure our sugar:

To detect blood levels we can make it through the glucometer or through a blood sample taken in the laboratory.

What is glucose?

Sugar is the fuel cell. It is what gives us energy and this energy is taken from food. After lunch, our blood sugar or glucose will rise but will return to its regular level two hours after eating.

Glucose lab test.

For people with Diabetes Mellitus are conducted a laboratory test called A1C that will include a summary of the levels of blood sugar for the past 2 or 3 months and if the diabetes is well controlled, the result should be below 7. If the result is greater than 7, then, rapid steps should be taken to keep sugar levels lower, to avoid damaging other organs such as effect of high blood sugar levels in blood.

I hope this information will be very useful for you.

Thanks and please share this information. Cynthia R.

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