BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL

In general, blood sugar level is affected by the following:

1. Stress

2. Activity level

3. Diet

4. Insulin in the body

Blood sugar concentration (also known as serum glucose level) usually varies for different people, but the normal or acceptable range is within 70 to 150 mg/dl. This varies or fluctuates throughout the day, with the lowest sugar level occurring usually in the morning (before the first meal) and rising after every meal.

The level of blood sugar in a person should be highly regulated. Failure to do so could lead to diseases, the most common of which is diabetes. Diabetes is a disease that is caused by either lack of or too much insulin in the body (insulin is a hormone that controls the glucose level in the blood). Other health problems that are related to diabetes, which are also considered fatal include the following:

Hypoglycemia - characterized by a very low drop in the blood sugar level. A person suffering from hypoglycemia may experience the following symptoms:

1. Sweating

2. Hunger

3. Anxiety

4. Exhaustion and weakness

5. Impaired mental functioning

6. Irritability

7. Loss of consciousness

Hyperglycemia - characterized by a very high level of blood sugar. Common symptoms include the following:

1. Frequent urination

2. Thirst

3. Blurred vision

4. Skin infections (such as boils)

5. Possible damage to the eyes, feet, kidneys, and nerves

Because of the potentially serious conditions that may arise from a drop or a rise in the blood sugar level, it is important to track and monitor them.

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