High blood sugar is not necessarily dangerous
Even if someone has high blood sugar, it doesn't necessarily mean their body is in danger. The key is the cause of the elevated blood sugar — whether it's pathological or physiological. If the elevated blood sugar stems from the intake of refined sugar and carbohydrates, it's pathological and may lead to health problems; however, if it's caused by other physiological factors, it may not cause harm.
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A1C index and saccharification
A1C is an indicator that reflects the average blood sugar level over three months. If an unhealthy diet leads to an increase in A1C , it can trigger glycation, which damages proteins and subsequently affects the health of the eyes, brain, kidneys, nervous system, and blood vessels. Conversely, if an increase in blood sugar does not lead to an increase in A1C , it may simply be a temporary physiological response.
Physiological reasons for elevated blood sugar
The following factors can cause a temporary rise in blood sugar, but are not necessarily pathological:
- Infection, injury, inflammation, and psychological stress : these conditions can stimulate cortisol secretion, which in turn raises blood sugar levels.
- The dawn phenomenon : Cortisol levels rise naturally around 8 a.m., which may cause blood sugar to be temporarily high.
- Insulin resistance : Common in most people. When starting a ketogenic diet, morning blood sugar may be high, but it will not affect A1C .
- Insufficient sleep : increases stress hormones, indirectly raising blood sugar levels.
- Artificial sweeteners, caffeine, jet lag, and strenuous exercise can all temporarily raise blood sugar levels.
- Menstrual cycle : Hormonal changes can also affect blood sugar.
- Drug effects : such as steroids, beta -blockers, lipid-lowering drugs, etc.
- Prolonged fasting : The liver will produce glucose through glycogenolysis for use by red blood cells.
- Low sodium intake : Excessive water intake, diarrhea, vomiting, or sweating can lead to sodium loss, which may indirectly raise blood sugar levels.
Sources of error in blood glucose measurement
The following factors may cause errors in blood glucose measurement:
- Expired test strips
- Damp or sugary fingers
- Fingers not clean
- Extreme temperature effects
- Measurement immediately after eating or drinking alcohol
It is recommended to perform the test on an empty stomach to obtain accurate results.
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Conclusion: Understand blood sugar changes correctly and avoid excessive worry.
Elevated blood sugar does not necessarily indicate a health crisis; the key lies in its source and persistence. Unless it's pathologically elevated, it usually doesn't cause long-term harm. The most important thing is to establish correct eating habits to truly improve blood sugar levels. Understanding your body's response is crucial for making informed choices.
YouTube source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUBooWk024U
YouTube Column: Dr. Berger in Chinese Health knowledge
