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Conquer Your Blood Sugar Level

09.29.2009 · Posted in Health Articles

The saying goes on that ?You are what you eat!? Have you ever asked yourself how foods affect your brain? Previous explanations in this regards proves true. It is another issue that we don?t take them seriously. As a key player brain is most important ***** of our body which controls it by helping us determine our actions, thoughts and feelings. Imagine the worsening impact we would have if our brains are not nourished. The focus of this week?s article digresses slightly from brain functioning to nutrition. We will discuss nutrition which is crucial in our body functioning and maintenance of healthy blood sugar levels.nnThere is an intrigued general perception about blood sugar that it is associated with diabetics hence others should not bother. But such presumption is not appropriate particularly when you focus on ADD/ADHD symptom management. In actuality blood sugar levels have considerable effect on human bodies. It may even hamper general wellbeing of a particular person. Such symptoms affect us severely confining our personal and social lives into nowhere. Keeping these aspects in view, we should manage some time to discuss and search appropriate means on how a manageable blood sugar level can be achieved at. Let?s have a general overview of blood sugar levels before discussing specific aspects.nnUnderstanding the basic concept of blood sugar levels remains incomplete without having a detailed knowledge of the powerhouse of our body named glucose which is the main source of energy for us. Glucose flows in the blood streams of our body in its normal course at 90 milligrams per 100 milliliters. But whenever we take some sort of meal its level starts showing a remarkable rise. The forthcoming articles in coming weeks will be exclusively focusing on those complications, rises and the treatment of ADD/ADHD in such circumstances.nnBlood sugar levels that are significantly above or below normal levels can lead to all kinds of serious medical problems; Symptoms related to both extremes include the following. Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia): As far as the body is concerned low blood sugar simply means that there is not enough ?fuel? available to fulfill all its critical functions. This lack of energy is perhaps most keenly felt in the brain as one of the most energy dependent parts of the body. The brain responds by beginning to ?shut down? non-critical functions. One of the first indications of a drop in blood sugar would therefore be a general feeling of ?fuzziness? i.e. an awareness that you are not able to perform simple mental tasks as well as you are used to. Other indications include shakiness, anxiety and tremors. On an emotional level low blood sugar can lead to irritability, negativity, moodiness and depression. In extreme cases patients with extremely low blood sugar can suffer from stupor, seizures and comas. From an ADD/ADHD perspective it is important to note that a lack of focus coupled with general irritability can in many cases be traced back directly to hypoglycemia. This fact will be explored in greater detail in subsequent articles.nnHigh Blood Sugar (Hyperglycemia) Constant hunger, thirst and repeated urge for urination are three basic symptoms of Hyperglycemia. Its effects can happen in the form of blurred vision, uncontrolled weight loss and the recurrent infections in one?s body. When blood sugar levels start rising uncontrollably the sufferers encounter stupors and comas.nnThis must be borne in mind from the above mentioned debate that extremely differentiating fluctuation in the blood sugar levels result into many pathetic conditions. That is why blood sugar level management should remain our primary focus in keeping ourselves systematic and healthy. Such aspects become crucial for those who have the symptoms of ADD/ADHD. The research findings regularly describe that feeling lethargic, having indifference or irritableness or facing extreme wild mood swings are the main outcomes of extreme fluctuations in blood sugar levels. As this issue is of much concern, I have decided to dedicate my next few weeks to probe and find out the complications of blood sugar swings, how such swings turn chronic and what are the preventive measures of it? I would have a keen look on the following aspects: ? Will discuss the complexities of blood sugar (e.g. what is normal? How do fluctuations occur? What is the impact of high or low blood sugar on a cellular level?) ? Blood sugar fluctuations and their psychological and emotional impact. ? What relationship ADD/ADHD and blood sugar fluctuations actually have? ? What are the effective strategies to succeed blood sugar levels? ? What is the role of a Low-GI diet in maintaining best blood sugar levels.

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