It’s important to keep your blood sugar levels in your target range as much as possible to help prevent or delay long-term, serious health problems, such as heart disease, vision loss, and kidney disease. Staying in your target range can also help improve your energy and mood.
What is controlling blood sugar?
Managing blood sugar means keeping your blood sugar in the healthy range — not too high and not too low. Your care team may call this “diabetes control.” The blood sugar level is the amount of glucose in the blood. Glucose is a sugar that comes from the foods we eat, and it’s also formed and stored inside the body.
Why sugar is not getting controlled?
That’s because your muscles are using your glucose more efficiently. Your health care team can help you plan to prevent these swings. For example, you might take less insulin or eat some carbs before you work out. Your doctor might also ask you to check your blood sugar before and after you exercise.
What are signs of blood sugar problems?
Early signs of a low blood sugar level include:
- sweating.
- feeling tired.
- dizziness.
- feeling hungry.
- tingling lips.
- feeling shaky or trembling.
- a fast or pounding heartbeat (palpitations)
- becoming easily irritated, tearful, anxious or moody.
How do I know if my blood sugar is controlled?
There are two common ways that physicians assess how well diabetes is controlled:
- Frequent measurements of blood glucose,
- Measurement of glycohemoglobin (A1c).
What is normal blood sugar by age?
Normal blood glucose levels for adults, without diabetes, is 90 to 110 mg/dL. Learn the symptoms of high and low blood sugar here.
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Normal blood sugar levels for adolescents.
| Normal blood sugar levels for adolescents | |
|---|---|
| Age 6-12 | mg/dL |
| Fasting | 80-180 |
| Before meal | 90-180 |
| 1-2 hours after eating | Up to 140 |
What are the 10 signs of high blood sugar?
Early signs and symptoms of diabetes
- Frequent urination. When your blood sugar is high, your kidneys expel the excess blood sugar, causing you to urinate more frequently. …
- Increased thirst. …
- Fatigue. …
- Blurred vision. …
- Increased hunger. …
- Unexplained weight loss. …
- Slow healing cuts and wounds. …
- Tingling or numbness in the hands or feet.
How do I get my blood sugar under control?
14 Easy Ways to Lower Blood Sugar Levels Naturally
- Exercise regularly. …
- Manage your carb intake. …
- Eat more fiber. …
- Drink water and stay hydrated. …
- Implement portion control. …
- Choose foods with a low glycemic index. …
- Try to manage your stress levels. …
- Monitor your blood sugar levels.
How do you feel when blood sugar is high?
If your blood sugar level is too high, you may experience: Increased thirst. Frequent urination. Fatigue.
What organ controls your blood sugar?
Your body is designed to keep the level of glucose in your blood constant. Beta cells in your pancreas monitor your blood sugar level every few seconds. When your blood glucose rises after you eat, the beta cells release insulin into your bloodstream.
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