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How To Manage Your Sugar Level

09.10.2009 · Posted in Home and Garden Articles

How the different food types affect brain function? Much of what was discussed confirmed that the old saying ‘You are what you eat!’ is perhaps more true than most people realize! The brain is the nerve centre of the body and determines our actions, thoughts and feelings. If it is not ‘powered up’ in the right way it will lead to us being a little less than we should be! With this week’s article the focus will shift slightly from brain function to another aspect of nutrition, albeit one that still has profound implications for brain function, namely: The 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 well being 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.nnGlucose is the primary energy source of our body. Understanding the basics of blood sugar levels is incomplete without understanding the substantial role of glucose which passes thorough the blood stream of our bodies. The level of glucose may usually range to approximately 90 milligrams per 100 milliliters in the normal circumstances. But it starts showing considerable increase soon after we take some meal. Our primary focus in the next few weeks will be to highlight such rises and their possible effects in the treatment procedure of ADD/ADHD.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. nnLow Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia). In a normal body cycle low blood sugar is lack of power in the body which makes it dull and less energetic. Ultimately the situation keeps you at low and you fail to perform your basic duties. As your body faces lack of energy weakness and its resultant impact is seen in the brain which is determinative portion of our body. At times its effects are so crucial that brain fails to perform several non-critical assignments. Feeling ‘fuzziness’ is one of the primary effects of low blood sugar. Once you face this situation you fail to perform regular mental tasks. Low blood sugar causes other problems including shakiness, anxiety and tremors. You feel emotionally low, irritability, negativity, moodiness and depression in such situations. A person suffering from extremely low blood sugar can face stupor, seizures and comas even. Low blood sugar in the perspective of ADD/ADHD leads to lack of focus and irritability. If the case turns severe.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 irritant 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: nnWill 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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