What to Know about Blood Sugar?
Blood sugar is also referred to as glucose. Glucose [1] is gotten from food and is used as a vital sources of energy for the body. Carbohydrates seen in foods which include rice, potatoes, bread, tortillas, cereal, fruit, vegetables and milk are the body’s major source of energy.
If you consume more glucose than is required, your body will keep the extra glucose in the liver or muscles and convert it to fat so it can be utilized for energy when it is needed later. If the body cells are starved of glucose, you can’t perform normal activities. People who are not on drugs that elevate insulin [2] levels have sufficient glucose to maintain blood sugar levels and the liver can produce glucose if required.
However, people that take insulin medication to reduce blood glucose levels can have problems on the long run. It is vital to get immediate treatment for low blood sugar before severe symptoms start to develop.