Glucose Levels: How Does It Impact My Health?
The below provides a general overview on this topic and may not apply to everyone. Any treatment protocol should be discussed with a qualified healthcare practitioner. Please refer to: Medical & Legal Disclaimer
Blood sugar is the amount of glucose present in the blood. Glucose levels rise after meals and are usually lowest in the morning, before the first meal of the day.
📊 Blood Glucose Levels (Fasting) - Analysis
Normal
70-99
mg/dL (3.9-5.5 mmol/L)
Optimal glucose tolerance
Pre-diabetes
100-125
mg/dL (5.6-6.9 mmol/L)
Impaired fasting glucose
Diabetes
≥ 126
mg/dL (7.0 mmol/L)
On multiple occasions
🔺 Hyperglycemia (High Blood Sugar)
Cellular Metabolism Failure
Our body's failure to metabolize carbohydrates results in cells being unable to transport glucose from bloodstream to interior.
What happens: Glucose either remains stored as body fat or glycogen and/or is urinated out of the body.
Important screening: People over 40 should have yearly blood glucose tests, especially those with family history, who are overweight, or aged 40-45+.
⚕️ Associated Health Problems
Diabetes
Early Detection: High glucose can indicate early diabetes.
Early treatment can reduce damage to kidney, heart, blood vessels, and eyes.
✅ Prevention: Exercise and weight loss might lower glucose to normal and prevent diabetes.
Stroke Risk
2002 Study: 40% of first-time stroke patients had high glucose levels.
- • Increased mortality rates
- • More complications after stroke
- • Longer hospital stays
Cancer Risk
JAMA 2005 Study: High glucose linked to increased cancer risk.
29% higher death rate for all cancers
Increased risk: pancreas, esophagus, liver, cervix, colon
Dementia Risk
UC-San Francisco 2006: Study of women with high glucose levels.
40% increased risk of developing dementia in women
Gout Connection
Insulin Resistance: Many gout patients have insulin resistance (prediabetic condition). This raises insulin and glucose levels, impairing the kidneys' ability to remove uric acid.
🥗 Nutritional Support
Natural foods and supplements that help manage blood glucose levels
Almonds
Journal of Nutrition Research: Almonds help avoid blood sugar spikes after carbohydrate-rich meals.
Also prevents oxidative stress and reduces diabetes/cardiovascular disease risk.
Bananas
Vitamin B6 regulates blood glucose levels.
Bonus: High potassium content helps with blood pressure.
Barley
Stabilizes glucose levels and is great for diabetics.
⚠️ Note: Contains gluten - avoid if celiac or allergic to barley.
Cod Liver Oil
Clinical Trials: Improved glucose response in both insulin-dependent and non-insulin-dependent diabetes.
Vitamin A promotes healing and protects retina (diabetic problem areas).
American Ginseng
Diabetes Care 2003: Strongest evidence for blood glucose management.
Lowers post-meal glucose and reduces 3-month average glucose levels.
Flax Seeds
High soluble fiber slows glucose absorption, reduces glycemic index, keeps blood sugar stable.
Usage tip: Mix ground flaxseeds with yogurt or beverages.