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During digestion, the starches and sugars in carb-containing foods are broken down. How quickly the body breaks them down (and how many are actually absorbed) depends on the food.
Your body converts most carbs into glucose, a simple sugar. Glucose is absorbed into your bloodstream, where it is shuttled to cells and tissues as a source of energy. Extra glucose is stored in muscles and the liver.
The body closely regulates blood sugar to ensure it has a constant supply of fuel. When blood glucose rises after a meal, the pancreas releases insulin into the blood. Insulin acts as a key, unlocking cells and allowing glucose to enter. When blood sugar is low, another hormone—glucagon—replenishes levels by releasing stored glucose from the liver.
When you have Diabetes, either the pancreas produces little or no insulin, or the cells don't respond when insulin comes knocking. If cells are unable to use glucose efficiently, blood sugar stays elevated and the body has trouble accessing its main fuel source.
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Were does the sugar in your blood come from?
The carbs and sugar you eat.
If blood sugar is high is fresh fruit OK?
well it depends how high your blood sugar is and how high the carbs in the fruit is
How do you restore blood sugar levels if its too low?
What you'd have to do is check your blood sugar level, then consume carbs in order to raise your blood sugar level, such as juice or candies.
Does ingestion of glucose raise blood sugar faster than sucrose?
Yes , glucose (dextrose) rise blood sugar faster than any other carbs . Other carbs like vitargo or karbulyn are so effective aswell
Will you be able to control your blood sugar if you have diabetes?
yes you can control you blood sugars, it a matter of adjusting your diet counting your carbs and learning how much carbs to have for exersice take a little time but you will get there.
How does hot chitos affect blood sugar?
Well, first of all, it is Cheetos. To answer your question, 21 cheetos is 15 carbs. 15 carbs is not that much. It would probably raise your blood sugar, but not that much. It depends on your insulin sensitivity. That is what you asked, wasn't it?
What are some key components of a diabetic diet?
You want to pay attention to carbs and other foods that impact blood sugar levels. Keep your daughter on a balanced diet and encourage her to stay active.
When on a low carb diet do you count net carbs or total carbs?
When on a low carb diet, many people choose to count net carbs rather than total carbs. Net carbs are calculated by subtracting fiber and certain sugar alcohols from the total carbohydrate count, as these components do not significantly impact blood sugar levels. This approach allows for a greater variety of foods while still maintaining low carbohydrate intake. However, individual preferences and goals may dictate which method to use.
Does a starch affect a diabetic the same as sugar?
Yes because Starch is carbs. Carbs turn to sugar in the body to be used for energy. Once this happens, Your blood sugar will raise. So starch and sugar areeee the same thing. They're just broken down differently.
Why after eating a meal containing carbohydrates does your blood sugar rise?
carbs start breaking down to sugar starting from when ur saliva contacts it. so carbs can go through glycolysis very quickly and get into ur blood faster than the other main groups of macromolecules
Are blood sugars the same as sugars that you eat?
No. They are very different. Normal blood sugar is "regularized" by your pancreas, liver, basically your whole endocrine system. However, what foods you eat that contain carbs and sugars affect your blood sugar. Normal blood sugar is about 80-160, and it does go somewhat higher when you eat, or lower when exercising; but your pancreas responds by secreting insulin into your blood stream, supposing you are non diabetic. Ex: Suppose you drink a diet mountain dew, which contains zero carbs,and zero sugar. Your blood sugar would NOT be zero.
How much does consuming 10g of carbs raise blood sugar levels?
Consuming 10g of carbohydrates typically raises blood sugar levels by about 40-50 mg/dL in most individuals.
