Blood sugar also known as blood glucose is the main sugar found in your blood. It is your body’s primary source of energy. It comes from the food you eat. Your body breaks down most of that food into glucose and releases it into your bloodstream. When your blood glucose goes up, it signals your pancreas to release insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps the glucose get into your cells to be used for energy.
- Source of Energy Glucose is transported throughout the body and used by cells for immediate energy needs, essential for daily function and physical activity.
- Power house of the brain: Nerve cells and the brain rely heavily on blood glucose for energy, enabling cognitive function and information processing.
- Energy Storage : Excess sugar in the blood is stored in the liver and muscles as glycogen, which can be quickly broken down when energy levels are low (glycogenolysis).
- Metabolic Regulation: Properly maintained blood sugar levels allow the body to properly store fat and maintain muscle mass.
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What happens if my blood glucose level becomes too high?
High blood sugar is called hyperglycemia.These following symptoms shows up when the blood sugar is too high in the body .
- Feeling thirsty
- Feeling tired or weak
- Headaches
- Urinating
- Blurred vision
If you often have high blood glucose levels or symptoms of high blood glucose, talk with your health care team. You may need a change in your diabetes meal plan, physical activity plan, or diabetes medicines.
High blood glucose may also be caused by conditions when insulin or blood glucose in the blood is affected. These conditions include problems with your pancreas or adrenal glands.
What happens when the blood sugar in my body is too low ?
Low blood sugar in the body is also known as hypoglycemia. It happens when your blood glucose level drops below what is healthy for you. For many people with diabetes, this means a blood glucose reading lower than 70 mg/dL. Contact your healthcare consultant to know your blood sugar level.
Symptoms of low blood glucose tend to come on quickly. The symptoms can be different for everyone, but they may include:
- Shaking
- Sweating
- Nervousness or anxiety
- Irritability or confusion
- Dizziness
Low blood glucose levels can be common in people with type 1 diabetes and people with type 2 diabetes who take certain diabetes medicines. If you think you may have low blood glucose, check your level, even if you don’t have symptoms. Low blood glucose can be dangerous and should be treated as soon as possible.
