One of the main things that came out of this discussion was the fact that abnormal (either too high or too low) levels of glucose in the bloodstream can have very serious consequences in terms of general health and wellbeing. For the person dealing with the effects of ADD/ADHD these consequences can be even more pronounced as blood sugar abnormalities often manifest in the form of emotional instability and a lack of focus. It therefore goes without saying that controlling blood sugar levels should be very high on the list of modern health priorities, especially if you are faced with ADD/ADHD. With this article we will therefore start to unpack some of the most important techniques for maintaining a balanced blood sugar level.
It is important to note, before we continue, that there are some people for whom 'natural' blood sugar control is very difficult, if not impossible. They are the almost 5% of the population that can be classed as diabetic. Diabetics suffer from, either a lack of insulin, or insensitivity to the insulin that is present in their bodies. This means that their blood sugar ranges outside normal limits and that medical intervention (often in the form of insulin injections) is often necessary for them to function normally. If you suspect that you may suffer from diabetes (not all forms of diabetes are present from childhood. 'Type 2' diabetes typically develops later in life), you should seek immediate medical attention and not attempt any of the techniques that will be discussed in this and subsequent articles. It may very well be that the treatment you will be prescribed will broadly correspond with some of the advice given here but it is very important that you are assessed by a qualified medical professional first.
When we are talking about 'blood sugar' we are actually talking about 'blood glucose'. Most energy sources are converted into glucose by the digestive process and then 'loaded' into the blood stream as readily available energy. The energy source that is most easily converted into glucose is carbohydrates and we could therefore say that it is the body's 'preferred energy provider'. Not all carbohydrates have been created equal however and different kinds of carbohydrates are digested differently, leading to a range of impacts on blood sugar levels. The link between carbohydrate digestion and blood sugar levels can be briefly summarized as follows:
Simple Carbohydrates: With an addition of 'pure' sugars, simple carbohydrates provide best impact for the timely blood sugar level. Such phenomenon develops due to urgent and proper molecular breakdown of digestive system, which leads for active transformation of glucose. It is realized that simple sugar has irrefutable affect on blood sugar level which at times turns spiky. Its outcome is seen after 30 minutes of ingestion or in less time.
Complex Carbohydrates: Complex carbohydrates (e.g. starches) have more complex molecular structures, which mean that it takes longer to break them down into glucose. It can in some cases take as much as two hours before all of the energy in a complex carbohydrate is available as energy in the form of glucose.
Very Complex Carbohydrates: Dietary fiber and the carbohydrates of such nature are usually structured in highly complicated molecular form. Most importantly they are too much resistant to enzymes in digestive tract, which causes jamming of carbohydrates in undigested form in digestive tract. This ultimately leads to slowing up of digestion of carbohydrates. Its severe impact is like 'drip feeding' and blood sugar levels too get affected due to eating those carbohydrates. In turn, they produce small amount of glucose even though it take enough time for that.
In blood sugar levels how do we check the impact of carbohydrate rich foods. Regular readers have the hint of it and comprehend this question and its result. Using Glycemic Index (GI) is a simple means of it to measure speed of energy at particular level from various kinds of carbohydrates which is run into blood streams effectively, Measured through Glycemic Index in simplistic manner and broader perspective such brief terms of High GI foods are great sources of speedy swings in blood sugar levels. In such scenario, low GI foods usually have implacable energy leading to bigger time frame. To know blood sugar level and eatery complication, you don't require special professional training. But what you need the most is positive approach which is timely too. The discussion is much linked with previous discourses in which functioning of brain and nutrition levels had were expressed in the context of the role of brain as an 'energy hungry' nerve centre of our body. It requires improvement and regular monitoring without any time constraint. Energy spikes are metaphoric of a car belching and shuddering along a freeway hence their impacts are neither consistent nor efficient. Interestingly such spikes still remain useless. In the upcoming series next week we will closely focus upon few of the practical tips on how to use low GI diet so that blood sugar is controlled efficiently. Perhaps it would be wonderful to comprehend best ways from start to reaching the zenith. - 30309
It is important to note, before we continue, that there are some people for whom 'natural' blood sugar control is very difficult, if not impossible. They are the almost 5% of the population that can be classed as diabetic. Diabetics suffer from, either a lack of insulin, or insensitivity to the insulin that is present in their bodies. This means that their blood sugar ranges outside normal limits and that medical intervention (often in the form of insulin injections) is often necessary for them to function normally. If you suspect that you may suffer from diabetes (not all forms of diabetes are present from childhood. 'Type 2' diabetes typically develops later in life), you should seek immediate medical attention and not attempt any of the techniques that will be discussed in this and subsequent articles. It may very well be that the treatment you will be prescribed will broadly correspond with some of the advice given here but it is very important that you are assessed by a qualified medical professional first.
When we are talking about 'blood sugar' we are actually talking about 'blood glucose'. Most energy sources are converted into glucose by the digestive process and then 'loaded' into the blood stream as readily available energy. The energy source that is most easily converted into glucose is carbohydrates and we could therefore say that it is the body's 'preferred energy provider'. Not all carbohydrates have been created equal however and different kinds of carbohydrates are digested differently, leading to a range of impacts on blood sugar levels. The link between carbohydrate digestion and blood sugar levels can be briefly summarized as follows:
Simple Carbohydrates: With an addition of 'pure' sugars, simple carbohydrates provide best impact for the timely blood sugar level. Such phenomenon develops due to urgent and proper molecular breakdown of digestive system, which leads for active transformation of glucose. It is realized that simple sugar has irrefutable affect on blood sugar level which at times turns spiky. Its outcome is seen after 30 minutes of ingestion or in less time.
Complex Carbohydrates: Complex carbohydrates (e.g. starches) have more complex molecular structures, which mean that it takes longer to break them down into glucose. It can in some cases take as much as two hours before all of the energy in a complex carbohydrate is available as energy in the form of glucose.
Very Complex Carbohydrates: Dietary fiber and the carbohydrates of such nature are usually structured in highly complicated molecular form. Most importantly they are too much resistant to enzymes in digestive tract, which causes jamming of carbohydrates in undigested form in digestive tract. This ultimately leads to slowing up of digestion of carbohydrates. Its severe impact is like 'drip feeding' and blood sugar levels too get affected due to eating those carbohydrates. In turn, they produce small amount of glucose even though it take enough time for that.
In blood sugar levels how do we check the impact of carbohydrate rich foods. Regular readers have the hint of it and comprehend this question and its result. Using Glycemic Index (GI) is a simple means of it to measure speed of energy at particular level from various kinds of carbohydrates which is run into blood streams effectively, Measured through Glycemic Index in simplistic manner and broader perspective such brief terms of High GI foods are great sources of speedy swings in blood sugar levels. In such scenario, low GI foods usually have implacable energy leading to bigger time frame. To know blood sugar level and eatery complication, you don't require special professional training. But what you need the most is positive approach which is timely too. The discussion is much linked with previous discourses in which functioning of brain and nutrition levels had were expressed in the context of the role of brain as an 'energy hungry' nerve centre of our body. It requires improvement and regular monitoring without any time constraint. Energy spikes are metaphoric of a car belching and shuddering along a freeway hence their impacts are neither consistent nor efficient. Interestingly such spikes still remain useless. In the upcoming series next week we will closely focus upon few of the practical tips on how to use low GI diet so that blood sugar is controlled efficiently. Perhaps it would be wonderful to comprehend best ways from start to reaching the zenith. - 30309
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