HEALTH TIPS: Signs Your Blood Sugar Is Out of Control
There are lots of myths surrounding sweet things. Everyone love
sweet treats, yet it is generally believed that sugar is bad for us. In fact,
CBS News recently interviewed Dr. Sanjay Gupta on this issue. Many other
scientists have also investigated these issues surrounding the intake of sugar.
According to fresh reports, an overwhelming consensus that
excessive sugar consumption is strongly linked to many age-related diseases.
Unfortunately, limiting the sugar in your diet is only one
piece of the health puzzle. People must start living a healthier lifestyle,
including eating better diets and getting more exercise.
High sugar level can be compared to a scary roller coaster
ride. Perhaps you are an exception, but it’s usually only the youngsters who
enjoy a scary roller coaster ride. And when it comes to your blood sugar, a
roller coaster ride is not only scary- its potentially unhealthy- something to
avoid completely.
Unfortunately millions of people- perhaps even you or a
loved one- have already strapped in on the blood sugar roller coaster ride.
In fact, government statistics indicates that 79 million
adults over age 20 in America suffer from blood sugar levels in the high normal
range.
Here’s the good news: these elevated blood sugar levels are
not quite high enough to indicate a medically diagnosed condition and are
fortunately, still in a range that can be treated naturally.
And what do government agencies and most doctors recommend
for these elevated blood sugar levels?
Well, losing weight and increasing physical activity, of
course.
First, it is important to know where you are on the blood
sugar roller coaster ride. Or if you’re even on the ride at all…
Perhaps surprisingly, the majority of folks with blood sugar
concerns don’t even realize it. Even the signs are clear.
Signs Of High Blood
Sugar
Here are just a few signs to look for when recognizing high
blood sugar spikes:
- Feeling sluggish after eating-like you need a nap
- Food cravings, even after eating (especially fatty, sweet, or starchy foods)
- Feeling generally tired or fatigued during the day
And as you probably remember from school, what goes up must
eventually come down. When your blood sugar drops lower than normal, you may:
- Feel anxious, impatient, or irritable
- Or feel jittery, shaky, even light headed
- Crave snacks between meals
- Need to eat now
If you see yourself or someone you care about on either or
both of these roller coaster rides, its time to get out of the amusement park.
And its important to realize that every person is on a
different ride.
Some folks may experience predominant spikes, while others
take the gut-sinking ride down most frequently. Still others may swing wildly
up and down-again and again.
CAUSES OF HIGH/LOW
BLOOD SUGAR
There are some critical reasons why your blood sugar can
take you on a roller coaster ride.
REASON 1: Perhaps your cells are no longer as sensitive as
they should be to insulin, which carries sugar (or glucose) from your blood to
your body’s cell. This is known as “insulin sensitivity”
And fortunately, your insulin sensitivity naturally
decreases as you age.
Every time your body’s cells become exposed to insulin, they
become a bit less sensitive. You can’t stop this process as you grow older, but
you can help control its rate.
REASON 2: For many people, sugar’s journey from the food you
eat to your bloodstream happens far too fast, overwhelming your natural insulin
production.
This is especially true when you eat food with lots of
simple carbs, including baked goods, pasta, potatoes, and even white rice.
Let’s consider your sugar intake…
Do you know how much sugar the average adult eats per day?
The recommended amount is about 6-9 teaspoons per day but an
average adult according to medical reports consumes over 22 teaspoons of sugar
daily. That’s over twice the recommended amount.
So obviously you should cut back on your sugar intake, but
what other kind of help do you need to combat this sugar roller coaster issue?
Besides eating fewer high simple carbohydrate foods, you
could also use some natural herbs to slow down sugar transport from food as it
moves through your intestines and into your bloodstream.
How To Avoid High
Blood Sugar
Eat a healthy diet low in refined foods with minimal sugar
intake and minimal simple or high-glycemic carb intake (high- glycemic carbs
hit your bloodstream too quickly during your digestion process). Plus daily
exercise including resistance or strength training (found lower insulin
resistance)
By following this simple program, you’ll also have these
added benefits:
- Support for healthy cholesterol levels
- Maintain healthy weight and a youthful body
- Have plenty of energy to help you get through the day again
- Forget mood swings and food cravings
- Avoid strict, tasteless diets and lectures from your doctor (instead impress your doctor at your next checkup).
