Blood sugar
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blood glucose
Facts
- Blood sugar is the natural energy, also known as glucose, and is carried in the blood stream to provide energy for the cells of the body.
- The blood sugar level is maintained between about 4 and 8 mmol/L (70 to 150 mg/dL).
- Without blood sugar, the brain, nervous system and tissues of the body would not be able to function.
- However, too much glucose in the blood is not good for your health.
- Testing your blood sugar is the only way to know whether your blood sugar is too high, too low or just right.
- Exercise affects the blood sugar.
- The best way to know how exercise affects your blood sugar is to do a blood sugar test before, during (when possible), and after the exercise.
- Generally, low blood sugar is defined as a serum glucose level (the amount of sugar or glucose in your blood) below 60 mg/dL.
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