Blood sugar is the amount of glucose in venous blood, and glucose is an indispensable nutrient for metabolism in the human body, and it is also the main source of energy required for life activities, which can be released through oxidation reactions.
Glucose is easily absorbed into the bloodstream and is needed for energy in almost all nerve cells. There are many main sources of blood sugar, such as glycogenolysis stored in the liver, and the conversion of nutrients, fats and proteins in food.
Glucose has a certain normal range in the body, generally refers to a fasting blood glucose value of 3.9 -6.1 mol/L, and is regulated by the pancreas. When the blood sugar is too high, it can lead to diabetes, and when it is too low, hypoglycemia can occur, both of which can cause immeasurable damage to the body.
In particular, when hypoglycemia occurs, it can cause great damage to the nervous system. Therefore, we must pay attention to controlling blood sugar levels in life, so how to control blood sugar?
1. Reduce the intake of high-sugar foods
Patients with high blood sugar must stay away from high-sugar foods, and all foods and drinks made with sugar should be consumed as little as possible, such as milk tea, ice cream, cakes, etc.
Because the sugar in food can cause blood sugar to rise rapidly in a short period of time, when the blood sugar level reaches a certain value, it is easy to induce a variety of complications, such as diabetic eye disease, diabetic foot, etc. In addition, some fruits are also high in sugar, so you should try to eat less or no food, such as longan, lychee, durian, mango, etc.
2. Eat less fine staple foods
For people with high blood sugar, fine staple foods also need to be eaten less, such as noodles, rice porridge, soft noodles, steamed buns, etc. These foods are digested too quickly in the stomach, so the starch they contain is easily absorbed by the stomach and intestines and converted into sugar, which eventually leads to a rapid spike in blood sugar levels.
You may wish to eat some whole grains in moderation, which can not only increase satiety, but also avoid blood sugar spikes, such as oats, corn, etc.
3. Control salt intake
The main ingredient of table salt is sodium chloride, and excessive salt intake will have a direct impact on blood vessels, such as leading to hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia and other diseases, and blood sugar will also fluctuate.
Secondly, too high sodium chloride in the body will also increase the burden on the kidneys, which is more likely to induce diabetic nephropathy, so it is necessary to eat less or no preserved foods such as bacon, cured meat, and kimchi.
4. Do a good job of prevention
For people with low blood sugar, it is important to eat foods high in sugar content and carry some nuts, candies or chocolates with you in case of emergency.
If you have dizziness, shortness of breath, and palpitation, timely sugar supplementation can help restore blood sugar. At the same time, eating some fiber-rich foods in moderation is very helpful in preventing blood sugar drops.
Although living conditions are getting better and better, diseases such as diabetes and hypoglycemia are becoming more and more common. Needless to say, these two conditions cause damage to the body, so it is extremely important to keep your blood sugar levels under control.
In order to stabilize blood sugar levels, all four of the above must be done well. If there is no improvement, it is recommended to seek medical attention in time and carry out symptomatic treatment under the guidance of a professional doctor.
It should be noted that diabetes medication needs to be taken for a long time, and the dosage should not be changed or stopped without authorization to avoid sudden fluctuations in blood sugar, which seriously threatens your health.