Sometimes, everyone's fear of blood sugar test results is really scaring themselves.
After getting the inspection report, I saw that a number was too high, and I began to be anxious like an ant on a hot pot, and I kept thinking:"Is this diabetes?" "Are you going to take medicine soon?" "Are you going to the hospital?"
In fact, blood sugar isn't that scary, it's like a clown who wakes you up every now and then, occasionally popping up to remind you "Hey, pay attention", but most of the time, it's not that serious.
To put it bluntly, as long as your blood sugar is within the normal range, you don't have to be too nervous at all, you can eat, drink and sleep as usual, and your life can still be as normal as before.
If your blood sugar fluctuates a little occasionally, it may simply be because you have eaten something high in sugar, or you have stayed up late, are stressed, or even the weather changes and the environment is different.As long as it's not over the normal range, there's no need to worry too much and continue to live your good life.
Blood sugar is actually a range.
There are clear medical criteria for fasting blood glucose between 8.0 and 0.0 mmol/L and 0-hour postprandial blood glucose below 0.0 mmol/L.
If your blood sugar levels are within these norms, then feel free to eat your favorite fried chicken, pizza, ice cream, and don't have to worry about your blood sugar spikeing to diabetic levels.
Even if you occasionally see a little high blood sugar, don't panic like an ant on a hot pan.Slight fluctuations don't make you diabetic right away, and they can be normalized with a few small adjustments.
However, the question is not the number itself, but how people understand it.
Blood sugar is not "rigid", it will fluctuate according to many factors, such as whether you are fasting or after eating, whether you have just drunk a sweet drink at the time of measurement, or whether you are tired, and even external environmental factors such as mood and weather will affect blood sugar.
So, when you see a number fluctuating, you start to doubt yourself, which is not too rational.
Let's start with popular science, the way blood sugar is detected, many people are very nervous when they mention blood sugar, and when they see one or two numbers in the report being high, they think they are about to finish.
In fact, fasting blood glucose and postprandial blood glucose are two different ways to measure.Fasting blood sugar refers to the blood sugar that is fasting for more than 8 hours after waking up in the morning, and the blood sugar level at this time is relatively low, reflecting the basic condition of your pancreatic islet function.
Postprandial blood glucose, on the other hand, is measured 2 hours after a meal and reflects how the food you eat affects your blood sugar.
If the postprandial blood sugar exceeds 8.0 mmol/L, many people start to get nervous and wonder if they are about to get diabetes. But in fact, postprandial blood sugar is greatly affected by what you eat and how much you eat, and it doesn't mean that you have diabetes at all.
If you want to know a more accurate blood sugar situation, you can go to the hospital for a glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) test.
Glycosylated hemoglobin is a substance formed by blood sugar combining with red blood cells in the past 3 to 0 months, which provides a more comprehensive and accurate picture of your long-term blood sugar levels.
The normal value of glycosylated hemoglobin should be between 5% and 0.0%, and more than 0.0% indicates a possible risk of diabetes.This value is not affected by diet and exercise during the day and is a reliable indicator of long-term blood sugar control.
If your glycosylated hemoglobin is within the normal range every time you check it, you don't have to worry too much about the occasional postprandial blood sugar fluctuation.
Even if your blood sugar level is occasionally high, it doesn't necessarily mean that you have diabetes.There are many factors in your life that can cause a short-term increase in blood sugar, such as eating high-sugar foods, or being physically tired, or having a bad mood or stress.
Blood sugar fluctuates, and it is not an absolute fixed number. And the fluctuations in blood sugar are not necessarily continuous, and some small fluctuations can be completely restored to normal by adjusting diet and lifestyle.
If your blood sugar fluctuates occasionally, you just need to maintain a regular routine and exercise properly to get your blood sugar back to normal.
Speaking of which, some people may be worried, since blood sugar fluctuates occasionally, is it necessary to start a strict diet? The answer is "not necessarily".
As soon as some people see that their blood sugar is slightly high, they start to have a fear of carbohydrates and feel that they can't touch rice or noodles.In fact, the diet of diabetic patients is not just about cutting down on sugar, but about learning to eat a balanced diet.
A moderate amount of carbohydrates can be eaten, and the key lies in the type and combination of foods.
Whole grains, foods rich in dietary fiber, for example, release sugar slowly and help control blood sugar fluctuations. Green vegetables and protein foods are also healthy choices.
Instead of blindly limiting carbohydrates, learn to choose the right foods that will satisfy your taste buds and help stabilize your blood sugar.
In addition, the fluctuation of blood sugar also has a lot to do with your lifestyle habits. For example, when you don't sleep well, your blood sugar tends to rise. If you stay up late or don't sleep well, your blood sugar will fluctuate greatly.
Conversely, regular exercise, especially aerobic exercise, can increase insulin sensitivity and help stabilize blood sugar.Not only does exercise manage your weight, but it also helps regulate your blood sugar and keep it in the normal range.
Exercising in moderation every day not only helps improve your physical health, but also allows you to eat happier and live more freely.
Sometimes, the reason why people are so sensitive to blood sugar fluctuations is because diabetes is generally regarded as a "serious disease" in society. As soon as the blood sugar is slightly higher, many people start to panic, fearing that they will also follow in the footsteps of diabetes.
In fact, fluctuations in blood sugar do not mean that you have diabetes.Prediabetes does exist, but it is a long-term cumulative process, not overnight. Slight fluctuations can be brought back to normal by diet, exercise, and lifestyle adjustments.
Having said all this, is everyone a lot more relaxed?Remember, blood sugar fluctuations are not scary, the key is to adjust your diet and lifestyle habits, get enough sleep, and exercise moderately.
If your blood sugar test results are always within the normal range, you don't have to be too nervous and can eat and enjoy your life with confidence.
Of course, if your blood sugar is slightly high occasionally, you don't need to panic right away, adjust your work and rest, maintain a regular diet and moderate exercise, your blood sugar will return to stability, and you can continue to live a healthy life.
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