How to keep a check on the blood sugar levels?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am 38 years old and have no complaints about diabetes. But I have recently heard a lot about blood sugar, glucose, and diabetes from people who are concerned about their health. My parents have diabetes and hypertension, so can I get them too? But I am fit; I exercise regularly, eat healthy foods, and all that. But I am still a little worried about it. So, could you explain how the body uses glucose, what it is, and how diabetes is related to it? Knowing how high and low blood sugar affect general health and what I can do to keep my blood sugar levels in check.

Thank you in advance.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Explaining total glucose metabolism is a vast and complex subject. However, I am providing a basic explanation to allay your concerns.

Glucose (derived from carbohydrate meals) is the primary energy source for the entire body and the exclusive energy source for the brain in normal conditions. A human being uses roughly 200 g of glucose per 24 hours, with the brain consuming approximately 130 g.
A normal fasting blood glucose level is 70 to 100 mg, and an after-meal blood glucose level is 126 mg, with PP greater than 200 mg and HbA1c greater than 6.5 percent is considered diabetic.

Diabetes (Diabetes is a metabolic condition from high blood sugar levels caused by insufficient insulin production (Type 1) or insulin resistance (Type 2)) is a family disease. However, it is also preventable. As a result, a person should avoid gaining extra weight (particularly abdominal obesity), avoid sweets and junk foods, and keep his overall intake to a reasonable level. Regular exercise is also necessary. One hour of brisk walking is an excellent alternative.

I hope this information will help you.

Please revert in case of further queries.

Thank you.

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