High blood sugar is one of the problems associated with diabetes. If left untreated, is a serious problem and is a major cause of diabetes complications.

Hyperglycemia occurs if the blood sugar level is higher than 200 mg/dL.

What are some of the causes ?

Factors that cause high blood sugar include:

Eating more food than is mentioned in your planned diet Uncontrolled diabetes Taking less of the oral agent or insulin than required Emotional stress (workplace challenges or family conflicts) Exercising less than required/planned Certain medications Physical stress (cold, flu or infection) Surgery Injury

What are the symptoms and signs ?

If you have hight blood sugar you may experience one of the following symptoms; however at times there are no symptoms at all. The common symptoms are:

Frequency in urination Thirst Dry mouth Urination at night Drowsiness or fatigue Loss of weight Increase in appetite Slow healing of wounds Blurriness in vision Dry and itchy skin

There are times when the blood sugar levels become very high or have been high for a long time, in these circumstances there are a few additional symptoms which include:

Rapid loss in weight Unconsciousness Increased confusion or drowsiness Breathing difficulty Dizziness when you stand up Coma

What should I do when I have these signs and symptoms?

If you experience any of these symptoms and signs you should first check your levels. If your result is normal you should then use a home testing kit to check for ketones and glucose. If the urine test comes out positive, your body may have started making the changes that can lead to diabetic ketoacidosis. At this point it is advisable to visit your doctor so that he/she can help lower your blood sugar safely.

The steps to be followed are:

Eat less and avoid sugary beverages. If you are having troubles sticking to your meal plan contact your dietician or doctor. Take your medicines as directed by the physician. Your physician may adjust the timing or dosage of your medication. Exercise, as this is an effective way to reduce blood sugar, but there are reservations because the presence of ketones in the urine can drive your blood sugar even higher.

What are complications associated with hyperglycemia?

Some of the problems that can occur are:

Eye trouble: Small blood vessels that are located in your eyes can become damaged because of diabetes. Problems like this can go unrecognized for long periods therefore it is thus a good idea to have an eye test performed each year. Kidney problems: Kidney problems also occur as a result of diabetes.

Diabetes or high blood sugar that affects the kidneys creates problems that include:

An accumulation of waste products in your blood Kidney failure Expulsion of protein and amino acids Waste products are retained in the body instead of being transported out by urinating Leg or foot amputation

Julia Hanf author of the book How To Play The Diabetes Diet Game And Win. With this proven system you to can lower your blood sugar level and retake control of your health and your life.Through a real life crisis Julia figured out how to live diabetes free. Visit Your Diabetes Cure. http://www.yourdiabetescure.com/Causes_For_High_Blood_Sugar/Causes_For_High_Blood_Sugar.html



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Type 2 Diabetes Diet

What is “Blood Sugar”?  Everything that we eat or drink is digested. The digestion process simply breaks down food and drink into component parts so that they may be absorbed as vitamins, minerals, fats, proteins and carbohydrates. Everything we ingest, including fruits, vegetables, bread, grains, and meat, is converted to the sugar glucose in our bodies. Glucose is used by our cells (via insulin and cortisol) in our bodies for energy to perform daily functions.  Glucose is simply, “blood sugar”.  When our blood sugar levels are normal, the levels gently rise and fall as food is digested.  Proper blood sugar function means we are maintaining a good insulin/glucose/cortisol balance in our bodies.





So What Goes Wrong?  Unfortunately, there are many ways our blood sugar system can become imbalanced, emotional stress, poor diet, lack of exercise and lack of rest, just to name a few.  Symptoms are varied, but usually someone who suffers from blood sugar imbalance experiences increased appetite, food cravings, fatigue, and drowsiness shortly after eating a meal.  There are other possible symptoms as well, most of which are produced due to an excess of insulin or cortisol in our blood.  These imbalances can be Hyperglycemia, blood sugar (glucose) is too high; Hypoglycemia, blood sugar (glucose) is too low; Oppositic Syndrome (Dysinsulinism, SyndromeX), blood sugar (glucose) runs too high and low throughout the day.  No single type is worse than another, and all of them can be corrected within a few short weeks of proper nutrition.





Correcting Blood Sugar Regulation:  A specific nutritional regimen is the cornerstone for correcting blood sugar, and it may take two to six weeks to achieve complete balance of the blood sugar system.  A some few vitamins, minerals, or other supplements may be recommended by your Health Coach.  During the first few days of the “blood sugar diet” you may experience irritability, excessive hunger, and even cravings for processed foods and sugar.  After the third or fourth day, these symptoms will reduce and you’ll feel a sense of clarity, energy and well-being that you may not have ever felt before!  Take note: this is what being healthy feels like!  You’ll have to avoid many foods during this period, however, once the body’s blood sugar system has been restored to full function, occasional “fattening” foods can be eaten without consequence to your health or to your waistline!

 

Some conditions helped by Regulating Your Blood Sugar:



Food Allergies (contact and inhaled)

Blood Sugar Imbalances, Diabetes

Arthritis

High Blood Pressure

Asthma

Headaches

Chronic Pain and Inflammation

Learning Disabilities

Hyperactivity/Attention Deficit

Chronic Digestive Disorders

Sinusitis

Candidiasis

Fibromyalgia

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)

Obesity

Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism

Menstrual Difficulties & Infertility



 

I recommend you contact your Doctor if you suspect you’re suffering from a blood sugar imbalance or diabetes.  Your Physician may refer you to an Endocrinologist or Health Coach for testing and ultimately treatment if you are found to need further support.



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