(Ep 277) Know Your Numbers: Blood Glucose
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In this episode, Nurah Muhammad discusses the importance of understanding blood glucose levels and how they impact health.
In this first episode of the Know Your Numbers series, I discuss why understanding your basic health numbers can help you make informed decisions before serious health problems develop. The focus of this episode is blood glucose (blood sugar)—what it measures, why it matters, and practical steps you can take to maintain healthy levels. In This Episode: •Why knowing your health numbers is an important part of preventive care. •Why we shouldn't accept unhealthy numbers as "normal" simply because of age, race, or family history. •The difference between a fasting blood glucose test and an A1C test, and why both are valuable. •Healthy fasting blood glucose ranges and what elevated numbers may indicate. •How excess blood sugar can damage blood vessels, nerves, kidneys, eyes, and other organs over time. •Understanding insulin resistance and its role in Pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes. Common symptoms of elevated blood sugar, including: Frequent urination Excessive thirst Fatigue Vision changes Sweet-smelling breath Why people with diabetes should pay close attention to foot health and circulation. Simple lifestyle changes that can help improve blood sugar levels: •Eat more…
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