Blood sugar is significant in human body chemistry and it is an important diagnostic indicator for diabetes.
What Are Normal Blood Sugar Levels? The normal range is less than 100 mg/dL after not eating (fasting) for at least 8 hours; and less than 140 mg/dL 2 hours after eating.
What are high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) levels?
In addition, Hemoglobin A1C ( HbA1C) is a blood test that provides an estimated average of blood sugar over the past 2-3 months. The testing result significance is indicated in the chart below, according to NIH –
Diagnosis A1C (percent) Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) Random plasma glucose (RPG)
Normal below 5.7 99 or below 139 or below
Pre diabetes 5.7 - 6.4 100 to 125 140 to 199
Diabetes 6.5 or above 126 or above 200 or above 200 or above
High blood sugar damages pancreas, kidneys, vision, nerves overtime and hardening blood vessels. Hypertension is more common in people with diabetes. Clinical Trials have shown that lowering BP reduces major cardiovascular events in those with diabetes. For cardiovascular and also renal protection, people with diabetes require good BP control and so most patients with diabetes and hypertension require combination therapy to achieve targets. Furthermore, NIH study shows connections between glucose metabolism, Alzheimer’s pathology, and symptoms.
More evidences from recent studies suggest that high blood sugar is associated with cognitive decline. Findings suggest that interventions that delay diabetes onset, as well as management strategies for blood sugar control, might help alleviate the progression of subsequent cognitive decline over the long-term.
How aging may affect blood sugar level
The good news is that you have natural power for high blood sugar regulation. With health coaching, you will gain knowledge, skill, confidence and competence for self-care.
Self-management strategies for regulate blood sugar naturally
What Are Normal Blood Sugar Levels? The normal range is less than 100 mg/dL after not eating (fasting) for at least 8 hours; and less than 140 mg/dL 2 hours after eating.
What are high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) levels?
- Fasting hyperglycemia - This is blood sugar that's higher than 130 mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter) after not eating or drinking for at least 8 hours.
- Postprandial or after-meal hyperglycemia - This is blood sugar that's higher than 180 mg/dL 2 hours after you eat. People without diabetes rarely have blood sugar levels over 140 mg/dL after a meal, unless it’s really large.
In addition, Hemoglobin A1C ( HbA1C) is a blood test that provides an estimated average of blood sugar over the past 2-3 months. The testing result significance is indicated in the chart below, according to NIH –
Diagnosis A1C (percent) Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) Random plasma glucose (RPG)
Normal below 5.7 99 or below 139 or below
Pre diabetes 5.7 - 6.4 100 to 125 140 to 199
Diabetes 6.5 or above 126 or above 200 or above 200 or above
High blood sugar damages pancreas, kidneys, vision, nerves overtime and hardening blood vessels. Hypertension is more common in people with diabetes. Clinical Trials have shown that lowering BP reduces major cardiovascular events in those with diabetes. For cardiovascular and also renal protection, people with diabetes require good BP control and so most patients with diabetes and hypertension require combination therapy to achieve targets. Furthermore, NIH study shows connections between glucose metabolism, Alzheimer’s pathology, and symptoms.
More evidences from recent studies suggest that high blood sugar is associated with cognitive decline. Findings suggest that interventions that delay diabetes onset, as well as management strategies for blood sugar control, might help alleviate the progression of subsequent cognitive decline over the long-term.
How aging may affect blood sugar level
- The basal metabolic rate — the amount of energy the body expends at rest — declines with age.
- Blood pressure tends to rise with age. Poor diet, inactivity, weight gain, and a slower metabolic rate all set the stage for cardiovascular disease and diabetes risks.
- Insulin resistance, in which people’s body tissues become less and less sensitive to insulin, may occur due to having too much body fat, which interferes with the muscles’ ability to use insulin.
The good news is that you have natural power for high blood sugar regulation. With health coaching, you will gain knowledge, skill, confidence and competence for self-care.
Self-management strategies for regulate blood sugar naturally
- Know your numbers and monitor blood sugar changes
- Exercise regularly: Exercise increases insulin sensitivity and helps your muscles pick up sugars from the blood. This can lead to reduced blood sugar levels.
- Control carb intake: Carbs are broken down into glucose, which raises blood sugar levels. Reducing carbohydrate intake can help with blood sugar control.
- Eat more fiber: Eating plenty of fiber can help with blood sugar control, and soluble dietary fiber is the most effective.
- Drink water to well maintain hydration: Staying hydrated can reduce blood sugar levels and help prevent diabetes. Water is the best beverage choice.
- Mindful eating and portion control: The more control you have over your serving sizes the better control you will have over your blood sugar levels.
- Stress Management: Controlling stress levels through exercise or relaxation methods such as yoga will help you control blood sugars.
- Get sufficient quality sleep: Good sleep helps maintain blood sugar control and promote a healthy weight. Poor sleep can disrupt important metabolic hormones.
- Weight management: Keeping a healthy weight and waistline will help you maintain normal blood sugar levels and decrease your risk of developing diabetes.
- Stay socially and mentally active – challenge yourself for new learning, join group activities/classes, volunteer your time and knowledge to help others
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The take home messages from your health coach
1. Making lifestyle modifications will regulate blood sugar naturally. It is an effective preventive strategy for risk reduction or work well in combination with medical interventions. 2. Blood sugar levels may increase with age as result of metabolic changes; therapeutic lifestyle changes will help to reduce cardiovascular and many other risks. Eat healthy, lose weight, and stay active are effective no-drug treatment. 3. Mindset and behavior transformation for life style changes can be very challenging. For those who needs help for get motivated and get results, engage in a structured program is a viable option. QualityLifeForum.net private health coaching will help you map out a plan, implement wellness strategies, take you through step by step for achieve results, and nurture the new health behavior become part of your life style. Feel free to contact qualitylifeforum@outlook.com for your health coaching needs. |
References:
https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/how-sugar-affects-diabetes#1
https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/guide/diabetes-hyperglycemia#1
https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/tests-diagnosis
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2805932/
https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/higher-brain-glucose-levels-may-mean-more-severe-alzheimers
http://www.iflscience.com/health-and-medicine/more-evidence-has-been-found-for-a-link-between-sugar-and-alzheimers/
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/15-ways-to-lower-blood-sugar
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/about-diabetes/diabetes-basics/healthy-aging-with-diabetes/
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Disclaimer: This information is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Consult your healthcare professional for personal conditions.
https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/how-sugar-affects-diabetes#1
https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/guide/diabetes-hyperglycemia#1
https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/tests-diagnosis
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2805932/
https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/higher-brain-glucose-levels-may-mean-more-severe-alzheimers
http://www.iflscience.com/health-and-medicine/more-evidence-has-been-found-for-a-link-between-sugar-and-alzheimers/
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/15-ways-to-lower-blood-sugar
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/about-diabetes/diabetes-basics/healthy-aging-with-diabetes/
© All rights reserved
Disclaimer: This information is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Consult your healthcare professional for personal conditions.
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