Unfortunately, many people in the community have diabetes, and according to statistics released by the Iranian Diabetes Association, more than 6 million people have diabetes, and this number is expected to more than double the current figure in the next 20 years. Therefore, all people exposed to this disease should be familiar with its signs and symptoms and be careful about raising their blood sugar and try to keep their blood sugar levels at a normal level and monitor it continuously so that they can avoid the increase. Avoid it indiscriminately.
Diabetes and blood sugar are not something that can be ignored and easily ignored. Symptoms have been reported for blood sugar, including sudden weight change, extreme tiredness, excessive thirst, vision problems, and more.
Normally, sugar or glucose is 1.10 grams per liter of blood and is the main fuel of your body, which provides energy to your body by burning it. If your blood sugar is higher than 1.10 grams per liter, it may be dangerous for you. People with a family history of inherited diabetes are usually advised to eat more sugary foods and sweets. If your blood sugar exceeds normal, you may be at risk for developing diabetes.
You may be unaware that your blood sugar is high and you attribute the symptoms to other problems. You should be aware of some of the symptoms that indicate high blood sugar and check your health in a timely manner to minimize the risks of this disease. On the other hand, low blood sugar is not good and can not supply energy to your body, so you need to constantly keep your blood sugar in balance.
If people with a family history of diabetes and obesity in the abdomen, the level of blood sugar reaches 1.15 grams per liter or 1.20 grams per liter, the issue should be taken seriously and immediate investigations should be started, because high blood sugar. It can indicate pre-diabetes stage.
Pre-diabetes stage is a condition in which blood sugar is higher than normal, but not high enough to make a definitive diagnosis of diabetes. According to the World Health Organization, the diagnosis of diabetes is confirmed when blood sugar in two fasting tests is higher than 1.26 grams per liter of blood.
Ways to keep blood sugar low
To prevent diabetes, it is recommended to control blood sugar with proper strategies and keep it at your normal level. The main methods of lowering blood sugar are:
Add cinnamon to food basket:
Cinnamon affects blood insulin and controls blood sugar well. Doctors say that daily consumption of cinnamon reduces fat and lowers blood sugar by 25% in 40 days.
Doing daily sports exercises:
With the movement of the muscles, the metabolism of calories in the body increases and this factor causes the elimination of excess blood sugar. Also, the risk of cardiovascular disease, which is 2 to 4 times higher in people with diabetes, is reduced.
Consumption of low sugar foods:
With proper nutrition, blood sugar can be easily maintained. Doctors recommend including fruits and vegetables, wheat flowers and artichokes, which are rich sources of antioxidants, in more meals.
How to measure your blood sugar at home?
To find out your blood sugar level, we need to go to the lab and get a blood test. Of course, it may be difficult for some to go to the lab to monitor their blood sugar continuously. You can also measure your blood sugar with blood sugar testing devices at home. To use this device, just put a small drop of your blood on the blood sugar test strip and put it inside the device. The chemical compounds used in these strips can show blood glucose levels when they come in contact with blood. Some of these devices measure the amount of electric current in the blood and use it to measure blood sugar. With this device, diabetics, especially those who use insulin, can measure their blood sugar and control their diet and insulin dose based on it.
