
24/04/2025
Why is blood sugar important?
When we eat carbohydrates like bread, rice, fruits, or sweets, they’re broken down and converted to glucose during digestion. The glucose is then absorbed into the bloodstream. That alerts the pancreas, which releases insulin to help regulate blood sugar levels by facilitating glucose absorption from the bloodstream into the cells, where they produce energy.
With diabetes, the body either doesn't produce enough insulin (type 1 diabetes), or is unable to effectively absorb insulin (type 2 diabetes). As a result, blood sugar levels can become too high (hyperglycemia) or too low (hypoglycemia), leading to various health complications.
Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels through blood glucose tests is crucial for diabetes management. It helps keep blood sugar within a target range and minimize the risk of diabetes-related complications.