Maintaining Optimal Blood Sugar Levels for Health

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How to control blood sugar effectively?

Getting regular aerobic exercise along with getting at least two days a week of strength training exercises can help control blood sugar more effectively than does either type of exercise alone. Aerobic exercises can include walking, biking or dancing. Resistance training can include weight training and body weight exercises.

How does glucagon regulate blood sugar?

Glucagon regulates blood sugar when your body is in a state of fasting. Without a steady food supply, glucagon helps release a reserved form of glucose, glycogen, stored in the liver and other tissues. Insulin, on the other hand, helps regulate your real-time blood sugar. This hormone helps glucose enter your cells as an energy source.

What are blood sugar targets?

A blood sugar target is the range you try to reach as much as possible. These are typical targets: Before a meal: 80 to 130 mg/dL. Two hours after the start of a meal: Less than 180 mg/dL. Your blood sugar targets may be different depending on your age, any additional health problems you have, and other factors.

Why should I monitor my blood sugar?

Read about Monitoring Your Blood Sugar and All About Your A1C. 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.

Why do you need to know your blood sugar levels?

Knowing your blood sugar levels helps you manage your diabetes and reduces your risk of having serious complications – now and in the future. What are blood sugar levels? Your blood sugar levels, also known as blood glucose levels, are a measurement that show how much glucose you have in your blood.

What Is Blood Sugar Control

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