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Normal blood glucose levels

The level of glucose in the blood plays an important role in ensuring the normal functioning of the human body. Changes in sugar concentration can be influenced by: food, physical activity, stressful situations, diseases or infections, hormonal changes, sleep duration. 

Low sugar level can cause deterioration of well-being

Hypoglycemia is a dangerous condition with insufficient glucose content in the body, the unpleasant symptoms of which are loss of consciousness, weakness, and disorientation in space. What indicator of blood sugar level is considered normal? In a healthy adult, it should range from 3.9 to 5.6 mmol/l (when measured in the morning on an empty stomach). The values ​​of the normal level of glucose in the body may differ depending on gender, age, state of health, physical activity and other factors. For example, after eating food, the concentration of glucose increases and is about 7.8 mmol/l or higher.

In people with diabetes (depending on its type and specifics of treatment), the value of blood sugar indicators can differ significantly from the average level.

High glucose content negatively affects health

In order to avoid the development of diabetes and other diseases caused by an increased level of sugar in the body, it is necessary to monitor its indicators. For example, for the elderly, the value should not exceed 6.5 mmol/l.

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