What to do when blood glucose is increased?

The energy that we consume during the day is the result of glucose oxidation. This substance is formed after the splitting of sucrose, starch and glycogen, which enter the body together with food. Glucose is absorbed into the blood and carried to all organs and tissues, feeding them and giving energy to vital activity.

To make us feel vigorous, active and able to be productive throughout the day, the blood glucose( glycemia) should be within normal limits. Any deviation in the direction of lowering( hypoglycemia) or increase( hyperglycemia) of this substance leads to disruption of the body and the appearance of symptoms, and later to the disease itself. Especially dangerous is hyperglycemia, which is a signal about the likelihood of developing diabetes.

It is important to identify the signs of the disease in time and prevent it at an early stage. How to do it? To begin with it is necessary to listen to the organism and state of health. Here are the main symptoms that can become "hints" about the presence of the problem:

• appeared to be overweight;
• sharply decreased efficiency, you become more and more quickly tired;
• often became thirsty, there was dryness in the mouth;
• urge to urinate more frequent( including at night);
• appeared an itch in the body, as well as fungal diseases in the area of ​​the feet, groin;
• immunity weakened, wounds began to heal more slowly.

If you notice that at least 2 of the symptoms described above are present in you, then it's necessary to take a blood test for glucose as soon as possible, without delaying going to the hospital in the remote box. Now in time it's better not to joke, otherwise it can play against you.

Do a blood test and "decode" its indicators

What should( and can not) be done to get an objective result of a blood test?

1. can not drink alcohol, even in small amounts( for 1-2 days);
2. the last meal should be done 10-12 hours before the test( only water is allowed to drink);
3. on the morning of the day of analysis, it is better not to brush your teeth.

You can also check glucose level yourself using a portable device called a "glucometer".Its accuracy is equated to laboratory. If you have familiar diabetics, they will certainly have such a device.

When the tests are completed, the most important thing is to evaluate the results.

The concentration of glucose in the blood should not exceed 6 mmol / l. If we talk about the norm, then for a healthy person, it is from 3.5 mmol / l to 5.5 mmol / l.

The indices from 6, 1 mmol / L to 7 mmol / l indicate the pre-diabetic state. We must immediately take measures in the form of changes in lifestyle and nutrition. At this stage, you can still do without pills and injections.

If the results show 7 mmol / L or higher, this is a signal about the likelihood of diabetes mellitus, but you can confirm it by conducting an additional examination, appointed by the doctor. In case of a positive result, you will have to significantly change your habits, and also take prescribed medications and constantly monitor the level of glucose.

In addition, the blood glucose is measured after a meal( after two hours).This analysis is called "plasma glucose after two hours" or "2hGP".It will help you to identify violations, if any, in order to initiate appropriate actions to bring the indicators back to normal. Read more about this.

The main thing is to take the necessary measures in time!

Now let's talk about the measures that need to be taken if an increased level of glucose in the blood is detected. They depend on how "triggered" your condition is:

1. is absent from the disease, but glucose tolerance is impaired and metabolic syndrome( 2GG from 7.8 mmol / l to 11.1 mmol / l) is detected - it is necessary to switch to a low-carbohydrate diet;
2. confirmed diabetes mellitus( 2GG more than 11.1 mmol / l) - in addition to dieting, it is mandatory to take appropriate medications, as well as constant glucose control with a home glucometer.

Change food and "turn on" the activity of

What can you do on your own to improve your health when blood glucose is increased, but diabetes is not revealed? First, start monitoring food. It is necessary to exclude simple carbohydrates and too fatty food:

• jam, sweets, cakes and other confectionery;
• sweet fruit( grapes, bananas, figs);
• fatty meat, sausages, lard.

Eat mainly vegetables, boiled meat, fish, low-fat cottage cheese and dairy products, cereals, sour berries and fruits. Eat more greens, cucumbers, zucchini, cabbage, drink broths of wild rose.

Other dietary recommendations:

• meals should be at about the same time( mode is important);
• eat more often( 5-6 times a day), but reduce the size of portions;
• reduce the calorie content of dishes and do not overeat.

Do not forget that the regime of not only nutrition, but also physical activity is important. In the morning, do a simple exercise, and also include in the daily schedule useful cardio-operations: running, fast walking, dancing.

Those who already have type 2 diabetes, to all of the above need to connect additional treatment( insulin and drugs prescribed by a doctor).

P. S. It is necessary to understand that the high content of glucose in the blood is not a sentence yet. The main thing is not to give up and, especially, not to treat the disease irresponsibly, continuing to lead an incorrect way of life. Your belief in yourself and your strengths, as well as actions aimed at improving your health and fighting the disease, will yield results. It's never too late to start, but the sooner you do it, the sooner you will get a return. Be healthy and happy!