What is high blood sugar range?
A fasting blood sugar level of 99 mg/dL or lower is normal, 100 to 125 mg/dL indicates you have prediabetes, and 126 mg/dL or higher indicates you have diabetes
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
Diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) health condition usually due to consistently high blood sugar levels that affects how your body turns food into energy.
If you are taking insulin you are advised to watch your weight. Take lil carbohydrates and restrict eating prior to bedtime. Take your medications on time and exercise daily this will help you lose weight and manage diabetes well.
People with diabetes are more likely to suffer from heart disease because over time, high blood sugar can damage blood vessels and the nerves that control your heart.
Over time, chronic insulin resistance can lead to prediabetes and then Type 2 diabetes if it's not treated or able to be treated. Prediabetes happens when your blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes.
Yes, insulin resistance has shown to affect blood pressure and vice versa.
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