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How can I limit the effects of sugar on my health?
Manage episode 423658482 series 3362640
When we think of those who have high blood sugar, we tend to think of people with diabetes, as they often have to monitor their levels and sometimes undergo insulin treatment. But actually everybody can have blood sugar spikes, and many of us do without even realising. These occur when a simple sugar called glucose builds up in the blood. This is known as hyperglycemia.
High blood sugar can make your mouth dry, make you feel thirsty, give you blurred vision and make you need to pee often. Overconsumption, particularly of added sugar, can lead to a calorie surplus, and therefore result in weight gain. Being overweight can in turn lead to other health issues, like heart disease and other problems. Consuming too much sugar can also damage your teeth.
Do I need to be cutting sugar out of my diet completely then? What can I do about it then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!
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A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.
In partnership with upday UK.
First broadcast: 31/08/22
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1920 episodes
Manage episode 423658482 series 3362640
When we think of those who have high blood sugar, we tend to think of people with diabetes, as they often have to monitor their levels and sometimes undergo insulin treatment. But actually everybody can have blood sugar spikes, and many of us do without even realising. These occur when a simple sugar called glucose builds up in the blood. This is known as hyperglycemia.
High blood sugar can make your mouth dry, make you feel thirsty, give you blurred vision and make you need to pee often. Overconsumption, particularly of added sugar, can lead to a calorie surplus, and therefore result in weight gain. Being overweight can in turn lead to other health issues, like heart disease and other problems. Consuming too much sugar can also damage your teeth.
Do I need to be cutting sugar out of my diet completely then? What can I do about it then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!
To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:
Can you train your brain like a muscle?
How often should you wash your jeans?
Should I walk 10000 steps a day?
A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.
In partnership with upday UK.
First broadcast: 31/08/22
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1920 episodes
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