what are the dangers that glucose poses?
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Glucose is a chemical which contains a good bit of energy. It is somewhat reactive as well. It is the sugar in grapes, the components of starch, and 1/2 of the disaacharide sucrose (table sugar). \n\nGlucose reacts with a great many proteins in the body. this quite normal and is always found. The reaction depends on the glucose concentration, and higher glucose levels result in larger numbers of them. The HB1ac blood test measures one of these reactions and uses the level measured as an estimate of the average blood glucose level for the past 3 months or so. \n\nSome of those reactions are more damaging. It's thought that these reactions are connected with the vascular damage which causes problems in eyes, kidneys, and feet. And also probably with neuropathy. \n\nHigher than normal glucose levels have been shown to associate with these complications, and diabetics who keep their glucose levles normal have complication rates very much like those of non-diabetics. Several large studies have demonstrated this for both type 1 and type 2 diabetics. There is little question any more that keeping one's glucose levels at or very near normal is well worth doing.
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The tests are to determine how much glucose there is a person's blood. Since this glucose level can change a lot in a short time, frequent testing is needed.\n\nIf glucose levels are too high or too low (hypERglycemia and  hypOglycemia, respectively) this can lead directly to problems like diabetic coma or indirectly contribute to things like microvascular damage to the eyes, the cause of eventual blindness in so many diabetics.\n\nAfter the blood glucose level is measured, usually with a home device called a glucometer, the person takes steps to bring to blood glucose level up or down so that it falls within normal range; that is, they act to restore normoglycemia. If it's too low, they can have a little snack, or in extreme cases, take a dose of concentrated sugar. If it's too high, they take a shot of insulin, a natural substance, manufactured by a healthy pancreas. Using insulin, the body can get the glucose out of the bloodstream by converting it glycogen, which is stored in the liver.
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Having high blood glucose for many years can damage the blood vessels that bring oxygen to some nerves. High blood glucose can also hurt the covering on the nerves. Damaged nerves may stop sending messages. Or they may send messages too slowly or at the wrong times.\n\nDiabetic neuropathy (ne-ROP-uh-thee) is the medical term for damage to the nervous system from diabetes.
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In diabetes glucose level in your body cannot be controlled, which could lead to excessive amounts of sugar. And that is dangerous. The enzymes that help control the glucose level are destroyed. \nSo doctors prescribe a lifetime medicine as its not yet curable. Only proper diet can help u get rid of the medications.
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breathing, urea, ion content, temperature, water, sugar content (sorry , don't know the scientific terms)
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When someone has diabetes the excess glucose binds to different substances in the blood including proteins when this happens some of these proteins become toxic and damage the blood vessels preventing an adequate blood flow to the tissues\ntissues need the oxygen  and nutrients in the blood to heal but since there is so little blood getting to them they cannot work as fast as they should.
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Better to avoid either.  High doses of refined sugar can lead to obesity and diabetes.  Artifical sweeteners lead to liver, kidney, stomach, circulatory system and mucous membrane problems. Pick your disease!\n\nI suggest you drink low doses of real sugar pop because won't harm your body as much.  Remember that coke has phosphoric acid, a powerful inorganic acid that if consumed in quantities can give you the ulcer of a lifetime, believe me, been there.
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You don't have to avoid anything, but you do need to limit your consumption of carbohydrates. Simple carbs like sugar, honey, syrup, etc are quickly metabolized into blood sugar and will cause your blood sugar to spike quickly. You should greatly limit these things, but always carry hard candy with you and eat it if you feel your blood sugar getting too low. Complex carbs like rice, beans, potatoes, etc. take longer to metabolize so your blood sugar level raises slower over a linger period of time, but you have to limit the quantity to avoid causing your blood sugar to go to high. 1/2 cup of pasta, potatoes, corn, beans, any starch is one serving. 1 slice of bread=1 serving. You should check with your local hospitals and your doctors office to see if they offer diabetic education classes, if they don't then ask your doctor to refer you to a dietitian. Good Luck!
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A person with diabetes mellitus has episodes of high blood sugar (glucose) more often than a person without diabetes does. Glucose can react with proteins in the body to form a covalent (permanent) complex. As the glucose concentration gets higher, the reaction between glucose and proteins occurs more frequently. For this reason, a person with high blood glucose concentrations generates more glycosylated proteins than is normal.\n\nProteins with glucose attached to them are abnormal and tend to lose their three-dimensional shape and their "flexibility." Over the course of many years, blood vessels throughout the body accumulate proteins with excess glucose attached, and this causes the blood vessel wall to become thickened and lose its normal elasticity. Eventually, the weakened blood vessel wall yields to normal blood pressure and bulges out. Later, the weakened blood vessel wall will leak. The process is worsened if blood pressure is elevated. Hence, people with diabetes mellitus are at increased risk for heart attack and stroke, as well for blindness and kidney disease. The occurrence of these complications is greater in people with more severely elevated blood glucose concentrations. Treatment of diabetes mellitus involves trying to maintain blood glucose concentrations near normal values.\n\nIn the retina, which is located in the back of the eye, any small amounts of blood that leak from the damaged blood vessels can cause a reduction in vision. It's like pouring catsup over the front of your television screen. This can be treated in some patients either by laser surgery to reduce the number of weakened blood vessels or by removing the bloody fluid in front of the retina. By the way, the same type of blood vessel damage is occurring in other organs, including the heart, kidneys, and brain, but we cannot see it as soon as we can see it in the eye.
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Glucose, Fructose, Maltose
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if the glucose concentration (and osmotic level) is too high, the microorganism that does the respiration cannot exist or metabolize. like a concentrated syrup or honey. it is simply too concentrated to allow microbial growth, get it?
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I am not a nurse or doctor,however,I have been diabetic (type 1) for 36 years. A normal blood sugar reading is between 80 and 120, At 190 sugar spills into your urine. That's when you become thirsty, beyond belief, and start to dehydrate. You will know every washroom in the city because of constant urination. I have been hospilized w/ a reading of about 1200. That was with taking insulin. I had dental work done, and the infection got the best of me. Your reading shows you that your sugar is high, but it is the way the sugar affects your organs that can be fatal. When I had my episode, my potassium levels were screaming high,my kidneys had shut down,I lost the vision in one eye from such a low blood pressure. I was in a coma for a day before anyone found me. I remained so for an additional five days. During that time I suffered a heart attack. Diabetes can be hard to control, even with insulin. Sometimes it becomes more complicated because of the insulin. If you can manage it without..DO IT! Get on a diet recommended by a dietition, get yourself a glucometer to check your sugar at home frequently. Exercise. Show your family the way to deal with it should they eventually have it. Your circulation is compromised, affecting your legs and feet, eyes, and kidneys, skin. High sugar means you will have a harder time fighting infections. Your teeth and gums will need extra care-and you are the only one that can do it. Don't become blind or on dialysis because you can't pass up a candy bar or a chunk of cake. your family needs you, and when you look at their smiling faces, you'll be grateful to be with them. I know I am telling you scary things. I wish someone had really explained to me HOW these things could come to pass. It's because it affects the smallest,tiniest blood vessels in your body. You don't always "just die" from diabetes. You could live a long time with what it can do to you. Good luck to you. I would be so proud of you if you could turn this thing around to become incredibley healthy. This would be the time to do that. If you see that your sugar is rising,for no apparent reason, such as large meal,eating fruit,etc.,call your doctor. It may be from a sinus infection, earache,cut that won't heal. The infection raises your sugar, your sugar makes it difficult to get rid of the infection. And so it goes..round and round. Don't wait for a huge spike in your numbers.
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diabetes comes to mind
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There has been research going on for many many years in this field....best place to start with any info is your own doctor...you say your glucose isnt stabilized...if thats the case then you should be under a doctors care for it....all hospitals have counselors and information needed for diabetes and its treatment.Many of the teaching hospitals is where alot of the research is happening.
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Please, ask your Dr. this question.  Do not take any risks with your health.  Your sugar could get really messed up with serious results.
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Diabetes is a medical disorder characterized by varying or persistent hyperglycemia (elevated blood sugar levels), especially after eating. All types of diabetes share similar symptoms and complications at advanced stages. Hyperglycemia itself can lead to dehydration and ketoacidosis. Longer-term complications include cardiovascular disease (doubled risk), chronic renal failure (it is the main cause for dialysis), retinal damage which can lead to blindness, nerve damage which can lead to erectile dysfunction (impotence), gangrene with risk of amputation of toes, feet, and even legs. The more serious complications are more common in people who have a difficult time controlling their blood sugars with medications (glycemic control).
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If you have good kidneys it gets rid of some of that glucose but it isn't as simple as that and it takes awhile for the sugar to get out of your system. It takes vitamin B1 out of your body to metabolize the sugar too and as diabetics can tell you, the high sugar levels though temporary can be harmful. It can also depress your immune system to eat a lot of sugar. Still, we all need some sugar just not too much.