November 14, 2003, Newsletter Issue #15: Causes of High and Low Blood Sugar

Tip of the Week

Did you know the average American consumes 20 teaspoons
of added sugar per day?

Not too surprising considering the quantities of sugar
in most foods. You may not even know it but there is
plenty of sugar in the following foods: most processed
foods such as soups, salad dressings, mayonnaise, peanut
butter and canned goods.

Since the makers of these foods know that the American
public enjoys sweets, they sweeten their products so
we will enjoy and therefore eat more of their foods.
Pretty astounding facts, aren`t they?

Why is large quantities of sugar bad for your health?

It`s simple! Sugar can wreak havoc with your adrenal
glands, the glands that help regulate your body`s blood
sugar levels. When your body breaks down the carbohydrates
in the foods you eat, your body forms glucose. Glucose
is a main energy source for your body. Blood glucose
is the amount of glucose circulating in your blood and
is necessary to fuel your cells with the energy they need.

A healthy body has blood sugar levels that are balanced --
not too high and not too low. People who have trouble
balancing their blood sugar levels should eat 5-6 small
meals daily, rather than the normal 3 (breakfast, lunch,
and dinner). You do not have to eat MORE, you just eat
smaller quantities more often.

High blood sugar levels can result in a condition called
hyperglycemia. Hyperglycemia symptoms are: fatigue,
drowsiness, headache, trembling, frequent urination,
blurry vision, dry mouth and rapid heart beat. If left
untreated hyperglycemia can place you at an increased
risk of kidney disease, heart attacks, eye disease, or
a possible stroke.

On the other hand, blood sugar that is too low is
also dangerous. Low blood sugar is called hypoglycemia.
Warning signs of low blood sugar include sweating,
shakiness, nausea, dizziness, blurry vision, irritability,
rapid heartbeat and feeling anxious.

Hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia can be caused by any of
the following:

* Emotional stress
* Alcohol consumption, especially without eating food
* Certain medications
* Exercise - more exercise than usual as found in
hypoglycemia; or not enough exercise as in hyperglycemia.

As you can see there are major risk factors involved by
not keeping your blood sugar levels in line. It is
most important to maintain healthy blood sugar levels,
especially to possibly prevent diabetes, an evergrowing
epidemic amongst American adults, as well as children.

Stay tuned for our next issue discussing..
How we can control our blood sugar levels on a daily basis.

In the meantime, feel free to try My favorite healthy supplement that I enjoy daily to control proper blood sugar levels. Great tasting Organic Green Tea Plus. And it is even decaffeinated!

www.green-tea-plus.com

Until next time, Here`s to your Health!

Cindy Silk
CJK Marketing
www.green-tea-plus.com
406-494-8262

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