| Blood sugar is the measurement of glucose in the | | | | conditions such as the inability to think, poor |
| blood. Normal blood sugar is essential to living a | | | | memory, depression, anxiety, moodiness, and |
| vigorous and happy existence. It is also good to | | | | even suicidal thoughts can develop. |
| note that most body tissues depend on blood | | | | As far as symptoms of imbalances blood sugar |
| sugar for their energy, especially the nerves and | | | | levels, they included: |
| the brain. A normal blood sugar level is | | | | - Fatigue |
| somewhere between 70mg and 150mg. An | | | | - Headaches |
| abnormal blood sugar level is a number that falls | | | | - Allergies |
| above or below the aforementioned numbers. | | | | - Shakiness |
| The fact is that blood sugar levels do fluctuate in | | | | - Numbness in arms and legs |
| the body; always with the aim of balance. You will | | | | - Visual disturbances |
| find the levels at their highest just after you have | | | | - Shortness in breath |
| eaten and lower when you are hungry. | | | | - Dizziness/ light headed |
| When they are at lower levels, you will often find | | | | - Sensitive to bright lights |
| that you may be dizzy, irritable, or have a | | | | - Rheumatoid-type of pain |
| headache. While these bouts of low blood sugar | | | | - Backaches |
| levels are experienced by everyone, the problem | | | | - Loss of libido |
| is more prevalent in people with diabetes who use | | | | - Emotional Sensitivity |
| insulin. The use of too much insulin can send more | | | | It is important to take the time to understand |
| glucose in the bloodstream than is needed. As a | | | | how blood sugar levels are balanced in the body. |
| result the blood sugar levels plummet and this is | | | | By doing so you are able to note any symptoms |
| known as hypoglycemia. If this is left unchecked it | | | | and take action before the issue gets worse. |
| can lead to coma or even death. | | | | One of the best sources for taking care of blood |
| On the opposite end of hypoglycemic is | | | | sugar level imbalance is a proper diet. This diet |
| hyperglycemia or high blood glucose. This is a | | | | should be high in fruits, vegetables, grains, and it is |
| condition that develops when there is too much | | | | a wise choice to eat a good amount of the foods |
| sugar in the blood. Again this is dangerous for | | | | in raw form. You should also get exercise by |
| people with diabetes. If a diabetic has | | | | taking a walk, playing with your kids, dancing or |
| hyperglycemia frequently or for long periods of | | | | any other activity that you enjoy. In addition take |
| time there can be damage to nerves, blood | | | | the time to relax and release the stress of the |
| vessels and other body organs. | | | | day. Meditate, pray, read a good book, garden, |
| Other conditions that can occur as result of blood | | | | journal, or do something that relaxes the mind. |
| sugar levels being too high or too low are | | | | Remember you do not have to be diabetic to |
| hyperinsulinism, functional hypoadrenia, and | | | | have issues with an imbalance in your blood sugar |
| malabsorption. And because the nervous system | | | | levels. So pay attention to what your body is |
| is reliant upon sufficient sugar levels, many "nerve" | | | | saying. |