glucose levels: diabetes It is a pathology characterized by high blood sugar levels that must be controlled so that the body does not suffer from other complex situations. That is why it is suggested to consolidate good eating habits and practice sports frequently, thus ensuring that glucose does not alter health. And one of the main axes where the diabetic must put emphasis, both in type 1 diabetes and in type 2 diabetes, is to control the level before sleeping.
It is vital to take care of the glycemic index of the foods we consume
It is vital to take care of the glycemic index of the foods that we consume throughout the day and that will cause the glycemia to be present in high numbers, facing important consequences. Although the truth is also that rigorous control should not only be carried out before going to bed. But also before each meal, checking that the healthy diet or the intake of bad foods is having an impact on diabetes and a high glucose level.
Specialists have confirmed on different occasions that in addition to checking blood glucose at lunch and dinner and also before bed, emphasis should be placed on controlling blood sugar before and after exercising. This is because the diabetic must perform physical exercises 5 times a week and this activity will alter the values.
In addition, in case the patient overeats, they will also have to take a blood glucose level parameter, regardless of whether it is diabetes 1 or type 2 diabetes. On the other hand, when the person feels sick or is under stressful situations, you will also need to control your blood glucose.
According to the American Diabetes Association, the following are the ranges between which the glucose level should be:
Before breakfast
It shows how delayed insulin is working. The range should be between 90 and 130 mg/dL.
Before lunch and dinner
Shows the effectiveness of breakfast and lunch insulin doses. The range should be between 90 and 130 mg/dL.
two hours after dinner
It shows if the amount of insulin applied is sufficient with respect to the carbohydrates consumed. The result should be less than 180 mg/dL.
Before sleep
The normal range should be between 110 and 150 mg/dL. The glucose level should not be too low before bed because there is a risk of hypoglycemia.
Consequently, the glucose indices in diabetes 1 and type 2 diabetes should be the following: in children under 6 years of age, it should be between 110 and 200 mg/dL; children from 6 to 2 years old from 100 to 180 mg/dL and children and adolescents from 13 to 19 years old should be from 90 to 150 mg/dL. This last measure should also apply when the elderly are over 20 years old.
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