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Blood Sugar Level

The level of blood sugar in the human body should range between 70 and 120 depending on the meter the participant is using and the doctor’s recommendation. The range will depend on many factors; age, weight and activity of the participant. The fluctuation of numbers when tested will depend on the time of day taken and the activity previous to the test.

The human body is fantastically crafted to maintain all the moving parts and regeneration of organisms to function. There are times, when for some reason, the body does not do this properly. When the hormones and pancreas do not work properly together, sugar levels in the human body drop or rise dramatically. When glucose or sugar levels rise significantly, and the pancreas cannot produce enough insulin to counter the amount, the body reacts and slows down. If left unattended it could lead to death.

There are many contributing factors to the cause of high levels of blood sugar. A diet of starches or carbohydrates which include complex sugars, over time will over work the pancreas causing it to slow down the metabolic rate of producing insulin. Fat in the body will slow the process of digestion even to processing simple starches. Higher fiber content foods encapsulate the fats and move them more quickly through the body. Lecithin breaks down some types of fat so it can be processed and not affect the system.

Sugar levels in the blood will drop considerably within a half hour to an hour before a meal, and then rise shortly thereafter. It is recommended that blood sugar levels be tested about two hours after a meal. It only takes a small about of sugar to maintain the proper level of glucose in the human body. 5grams of sugar will maintain a healthy male of about 165 pounds to a glucose level of 100. This is about the size of a restaurant size packet of sugar. Most people use 2-3 packets in each cup of coffee or tea.

The many years of processed foods that the population of the United States consumes, has resulted in a marked increase of diabetes. The consumer has had the need for the sweet taste of sugar heightened over years of marketing and pandering. The average sugar level in most people, depending on their activity level, is higher than the accepted range. Changing the diet and activity of children and adults will bring most sugar levels within the healthy range. Adding fiber to most people’s diets will increase the metabolic activity of the body’s ability to process sugars.

The blood sugar of some participants can be controlled by a diet of low carbohydrates and portioned proteins, fruits and vegetables. If the doctor determines the pancreas cannot function, the control of blood sugar levels is important to anyone that is diagnosed with diabetes. The intake and process of carbohydrates and sugars must be properly maintained at all times and is usually monitored with a glucose meter throughout the day.

Keeping the blood sugar levels within the proper range is sometimes a fulltime commitment. Others can reverse the effects by losing weight and increasing their activity level. It is a recorded fact that weight induced high sugar levels can be returned to normal levels with weight loss. Uncontrolled sugar levels will lead to death.

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