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"Mr. Zhang, your fasting blood sugar result is 6.2 mmol/L, which is slightly higher, but there is no need to worry too much. ”
The doctor said, looking through his glasses, as if trying to decipher Mr. Zhang's concern.
The May Day holiday is approaching, and in order to be able to travel carefree during the holiday, Zhang Hongtu, a middle school geography teacher, decided to conduct a comprehensive physical examination in advance.
I thought it was just a routine, but I didn't expect to find potential health risks during the physical examination.
"However, there are times when fasting blood glucose measurements are not always completely accurate. ”
The doctor continued, and began to explain some unconventional but crucial points to Mr. Zhang.
Mr. Zhang listened curiously, information he had never heard of before.
During certain stressful situations, such as intense preparations for travel, a person's endocrine state changes, and this physiological stress response may temporarily raise blood sugar levels.
Not only is this counterintuitive, but in the ordinary world people rarely associate the nervousness of travel with blood sugar levels.
And the data shows that about 15% of people experience transient abnormalities in blood sugar levels when faced with major life events or mood swings.
Next, the doctor cited a study that looked at changes in fasting blood sugar in 500 adults in different emotional states.
The study found that about 18% of subjects experienced a fasting blood sugar level higher than 0.5 mmol/L after experiencing a stressful or anxious mood.
Another, less well-known idea is that certain recessive disorders, such as early hyperthyroidism, can also contribute to inaccurate fasting blood glucose tests.
Thyroid hormone can accelerate metabolic processes in the body, indirectly affecting the mechanism of blood glucose production and consumption, which may unknowingly affect the blood glucose measurement results.
The doctor also recounted in detail the case of a patient named Li Na.
Li Na, a bank clerk, has recently suffered from sleep deprivation and irregular eating due to her intense work pressure and frequent overtime.
Under this high-pressure and dysregulated lifestyle, her fasting blood sugar was measured repeatedly and abnormally.
Further examination revealed that Li Na actually suffered from mild hyperthyroidism, which directly affected her blood sugar levels.
Through these specific cases and data support, the doctor hopes that Mr. Zhang can understand that the measurement of fasting blood glucose is not always ironclad, and changes in the environment and personal status may cause fluctuations in the measurement results.
He advises Mr. Zhang to take multiple measurements before and after the trip, especially if he is experiencing greater physical or psychological stress, to obtain more accurate data.
As the conversation deepened, Mr. Zhang was both surprised and excited by these usually little-known information.
At the end of the article, there is no longer a summary, but a question:
"If changes in the environment and psychological state can have such a significant impact on blood sugar levels, how can we effectively monitor and manage our blood sugar in our daily lives to prevent possible cardiovascular diseases?"
We can find that daily monitoring of blood sugar requires not only a focus on diet and exercise, but also ways to manage stress and mood.
For example, regular yoga and meditation can help reduce stress and improve the stability of the endocrine system, which can have a positive impact on blood sugar levels.
At the same time, it is also essential to maintain a regular sleep schedule and adequate sleep to help maintain the normal functioning of the endocrine system and prevent abnormal blood sugar due to stress or fatigue.
Finally, regular check-ups and the use of more accurate blood glucose monitoring devices are also effective strategies to ensure that blood glucose control is within a safe range.
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