{"id":3157,"date":"2022-02-09T08:23:46","date_gmt":"2022-02-09T08:23:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.go-keto.com\/?page_id=3157"},"modified":"2024-02-18T13:40:07","modified_gmt":"2024-02-18T13:40:07","slug":"when-is-my-blood-sugar-too-low-too-high-or-normal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.go-keto.com\/en\/academy\/when-is-my-blood-sugar-too-low-too-high-or-normal\/","title":{"rendered":"When is my blood sugar too low, too high or normal?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Glucose, also known as blood sugar, is an important fuel for your body, absorbed from your blood. But why is your blood sugar so important? And what happens if your body does not absorb glucose from your blood properly? And how do you know if your blood sugar is too high, too low or normal?\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here you can read all about your blood sugar and find out why it is important to keep a close eye on your blood sugar level and how you can do this with a Glucose OnCall Extra.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why does your body need glucose?\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Your body needs energy to get through the day. Your body gets that energy from glucose, a form of sugar that is taken from food. All foods with carbohydrates, such as pasta or potatoes, are converted by your body into glucose.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This conversion takes place in your stomach and intestines. The glucose is then sent via the blood to all your cells. The cells then convert glucose into energy, thanks to the hormone ‘insulin’. All your organs and muscles need glucose to function properly.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But beware, because too much or too little glucose in your body is not good! It is therefore important that your body keeps the right balance in terms of quantity of glucose. This balance is also called your blood sugar level.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Your blood sugar level rises after you have eaten a meal with carbohydrates. Insulin then makes sure that your cells absorb the glucose (blood sugar). This brings your blood sugar levels back into balance and allows your body to make sure you feel energetic and fit.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is diabetes?\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Diabetes means that your body cannot get the glucose out of your blood properly. As a result, your blood sugar level becomes too high and you may faint or, in the worst case, even fall into a coma. The cause is that your body does not produce the hormone insulin or does not react well to insulin.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How do I know if I have diabetes?\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are several types of diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is the most common. In more than 70% of cases it is caused by poor diet and too much sugar. You can do something about this.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you have type 2 diabetes, you may suffer from:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n