Causes of High Blood Sugar Levels

Blood sugar or glucose levels rise when the body is unable to process the amount of glucose consumed. There are several reasons this may occur. In those with diabetes, the body may not produce enough insulin to adequately process glucose or the body may process glucose inefficiently. The patient may require medication and alter her lifestyle to maintain adequate control.

1. 関数

   • Carbohydrates convert to glucose (sugar) in the bloodstream and serve as the body's main source of fuel. Consuming large amounts of carbohydrates causes a rise in blood sugar levels, even if the food does not contain sugar.糖尿病を患っていない健康な人では、体は砂糖を処理して体のエネルギー源に変換するのに十分なインスリンを生成します。 Rises in blood sugar are only temporary and will return to normal in a short period.

   機能

   • 糖尿病の人にとって、体は砂糖を使用可能なエネルギーに変換するのに十分なインスリンを生成せず、血糖の上昇はそれ自体で正常に戻りません。 Medication may be necessary to control the sugar level. Exercise also affects the processing of glucose and assists in returning sugar levels to within the normal range. Regular exercise assists in maintaining normal blood glucose levels.

   誤解

   • Many mistakenly believe that those with diabetes or high blood sugar can eat anything they wish as long as it does not contain refined sugar.精製糖は血糖値の急速な上昇を引き起こしますが、果物、野菜、パスタ、パン、米、穀物に見られる他の炭水化物も血糖を引き起こします。 People with diabetes must watch the total number of carbohydrates consumed, not just the amount of sugar consumed.

   予防/解決策

   • 血糖モニターは、血糖値をすばやくチェックします。 The patient generally pricks the finger with a lancet and places the drop of blood on a test strip inserted into the glucose monitor.数秒以内に、モニターはグルコースレベルのデジタルリーディングを生成します。 Testing the glucose level before eating and testing again an hour after eating gives a picture of how the food affects blood glucose levels. Using this method, an individual can quickly assess which foods cause the blood sugar level to rise and alter his diet accordingly. Following the same procedure before and after exercise shows how effectively the exercise lowers high glucose levels.

   警告

   • Repeated high readings that do not return to normal within a few hours may indicate hypoglycemia or high blood sugar.徹底的な評価については、医師に連絡してください。