Blood glucose/ sugar levels are something that people are always worried about. So, blood glucose/ sugar levels to the main sugar found in the blood. It comes from the food one’s eat, and it is the body's main source of energy. The blood carries glucose to all parts of the body's cells to use for energy. When there is imbalance ance of this blood glucose/sugar levels it leads to diabetes (high blood glucose/sugar or hyperglycemia) and hypoglycemia (low blood glucose). So, people know a lot about diabetes or hyperglycemia but today lets discuss hypoglycemia…… What is hypoglycemia/low blood glucose/sugar? Hypoglycemia refers to low levels of sugar, or glucose, in the blood. So, hypoglycemia is not a disease, but a condition which can indicate health-related problems. Hypoglycemia is detected by measuring blood sugar levels with a glucose meter. Any blood glucose level below 4.0 mmol/L indicates that the individual has hypoglycemia. Unlike diabetes, urine tests can’...
Hello everyone, My name is Musharrafa Asad. I am a student pursuing M.Sc in Food Science and Nutrition. I started blogging to spread the correct knowledge and awareness about nutrition so that everyone is updated in this field.