The amount of glucose in the blood is referred to as blood sugar, or blood
glucose. It is an essential source of energy for the body, particularly for the
muscles and brain. A number of things affect blood sugar levels:
### **Hyperglycemia (High Blood Sugar) Causes:**
1. **Diet**: Eating foods heavy in carbs or sugar without the appropriate
insulin response.
2. **Insulin Resistance**: When cells fail to react to insulin as well as they
should, glucose levels rise.
3. **Lack of Insulin**: The body produces insufficient amounts of insulin in
diseases such as type 1 diabetes.
**Stress**: Stress, whether physical or mental, can cause the production of
chemicals like cortisol, which cause blood sugar levels to rise.
5. **Sedentary Lifestyle**: Muscles absorb less glucose when they are not
physically active.
### **Treatment for Blood Sugar Imbalances**
Managing blood sugar involves addressing both high blood sugar
(hyperglycemia) and low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Proper treatment
depends on the underlying cause and whether the person has diabetes.
glucose. It is an essential source of energy for the body, particularly for the
muscles and brain. A number of things affect blood sugar levels:
### **Hyperglycemia (High Blood Sugar) Causes:**
1. **Diet**: Eating foods heavy in carbs or sugar without the appropriate
insulin response.
2. **Insulin Resistance**: When cells fail to react to insulin as well as they
should, glucose levels rise.
3. **Lack of Insulin**: The body produces insufficient amounts of insulin in
diseases such as type 1 diabetes.
**Stress**: Stress, whether physical or mental, can cause the production of
chemicals like cortisol, which cause blood sugar levels to rise.
5. **Sedentary Lifestyle**: Muscles absorb less glucose when they are not
physically active.
### **Treatment for Blood Sugar Imbalances**
Managing blood sugar involves addressing both high blood sugar
(hyperglycemia) and low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Proper treatment
depends on the underlying cause and whether the person has diabetes.
