Blood sugar is the level of glucose in the blood. Regulation of blood sugar in the body must be done autonomously and continuously every day. A normal blood sugar level is between 60 and 140 mg/dL to supply the body's cells with the energy they need. Here are 3 reasons why we need blood sugar regulation.
1. Prevent diabetes
High blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia) will cause diabetes. This disease is a cause of blindness, kidney disorders, and amputation of body parts and the most common is the lower limbs. Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood sugar. Hyperglycemia or elevated blood sugar is a common effect of uncontrolled diabetes and over time can cause serious damage to the body, especially blood vessels, especially nerves, and blood vessels.
In 2019, diabetes was the direct cause of 1.5 million deaths and 48% of all diabetes deaths occurred before 70 years. Between 2000 and 2016, there was a 5% increase in the rate of premature death (die before 70 years) from diabetes. In high-income countries, the rate of premature death from diabetes decreased from 2000 to 2010 but then increased from 2010-2016. In lower-middle-income countries, the rate of premature death from diabetes mellitus increased during this period. In contrast, the probability of death from one of the four main degenerative diseases is cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, cancer, and diabetes. The brain doesn't need insulin to push glucose into the neurons, but there must be an available number of neurons. Low levels of glucose called hypoglycemia will starve cells, and too much glucose, namely hyperglycemia will create a sticky effect and can paralyze cells.
- Prevent high blood pressure
High blood sugar levels will affect all organs in the body and can cause other diseases. Not only causes diabetes, but also high blood pressure. Therefore, blood sugar levels must always be controlled so that they are always stable.
- Prevents nerve damage
Hyperglycemia or excessive blood sugar levels will cause nerve damage. Not only nerve damage but also some disorders that occur in the brain such as impaired concentration, difficulty memorizing, easy forgetting, and others.
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