Glucose also known as blood sugar. it's the main source of energy the body make use of, gotten from fruits, diary products, vegetables and bread.
Mainly, Glucose is a monosaccharide carbohydrate ( i.e. they contain one sugar, making them the simplest form of carbohydrate)
The body needs energy to function, which in turn keeps us alive.
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WHY DOES THE BODY NEED GLUCOSE?
Every cell of the the body requires energy, The lifting of our hands, the opening of the eyes, the function of our brain, all requires energy.
Think of glucose as a battery that powers your mobile phone, without it it's impossible for the mobile phone to function. Glucose is a source of energy used by the body.
HOW DOES THE BODY PROCESS GLUCOSE?
The food we eat on there own does not automatically give us glucose, but glucose are synthesize from them, HOW? by breaking them down into smaller form by the actions of enzymes, in this form glucose can be gotten from them.
While glucose is important, it's best to consume in a moderate way. high level Glucose can be of serious problem.
A higher level of glucose in the body can lead to a disease called DIABETES
How Does This Happen?
When an organ in the body known as pancreas does not produce INSULIN, the glucose level is let loosed and not regulated.
Think of insulin as your voltage stabilizer at home, which regulate the flow of electricity into your electrical appliances.
The LIVER is an important organ of the body that process and store glucose, and release it when necessary
WHEN IS GLUCOSE CONSIDERED HIGH IN THE BODY?
A healthy level of glucose range between 72-99MG/DL(milligram per deciliter) while fasting and up to 140MG/DL about 2 hours after eating.
High blood sugar ranges for people who do not have Diabetes begins at 140MG/DL, while those being treated for diabetes ranges from 180MG/DL.
WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF HIGH GLOCOSE LEVEL?
- Heavy meal
- Insulin resistance
- Stress
- liver or pancreas failure
- unhealthy lifestyle
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF HIGH GLUCOSE LEVEL?
- fatigue and hunger
- dry mouth
- blurred vision
- peeing more often
This above symptoms does not automatically mean a high glucose level, but consult your doctor if you notice any of these above symptoms.
HOW DO YOU CHECK YOUR GLUCOSE LEVEL
Using a device called GLUCOSE METER
The finger is pricked using a lancet( a special needle) or SPRING LOADED DEVICE. the blood is then drooped on the blood stripe and inserted into the device for reading
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOUR GLUCOSE GOES HIGER THAN NORMAL?
- blindness
- coma
- severe dehydration
- heart disease
- neuropathy
- death(if not taken care of )
It's highly recommended to often check your glucose level.
check in with your doctor if you notice any of the fore mentioned symptoms.
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