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How to Control Your Blood Sugar Level?

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Controlling your blood sugar level is essential to living a healthy lifestyle. When blood sugar levels are too high, it can lead to serious health problems such as diabetes and heart disease. On the other hand, when your blood sugar is low, you may find yourself feeling tired or lethargic. Fortunately, there are several strategies you can implement to maintain a normal blood sugar level. Let’s first understand the impact of Blood Sugar levels,

·If Blood Sugar Level is low:

When your blood sugar level is too low (hypoglycemia), you may experience shakiness, dizziness, confusion, and fatigue. If you experience these symptoms, it’s essential to take action to raise your blood sugar back to a healthy level. Small snacks containing carbohydrates can help raise your blood sugar level quickly. Examples of these snacks include crackers, juice, and candy.

·If Blood Sugar Level is high:

High blood sugar (hyperglycemia) can be dangerous and require medical attention. Symptoms of high blood sugar can include increased thirst, frequent urination, and blurred vision. To get your blood sugar back to a healthy level, you should take steps to reduce your carbohydrate intake and ensure adequate exercise. In addition, regular exercise can help lower blood sugar levels or to maintain blood sugar levels by increasing the body’s sensitivity to insulin.

Whether your blood sugar is low or high, it’s important to take steps to monitor and maintain your level. Diabetes medications such as insulin can help control your blood sugar, but you must consult your doctor to find the right dose and type of medication for you. Additionally, eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, and monitoring your blood sugar levels on a regular basis can all help keep your blood sugar levels in check. Here are

Some tips to help you maintain a healthy blood sugar level:

1)  Exercise Regularly –

Regular exercise helps keep your body balanced by burning off excess glucose in your bloodstream. This helps keep your blood sugar levels consistent throughout the day. Additionally, regular exercise strengthens your muscles, bones, and joints, which makes them more resilient against common ailments associated with aging and long-term health problems such as diabetes. If you’re new to exercise, start slowly and gradually increase your intensity as you become more comfortable.

2)  Eat Healthy Foods –

Eating low-carbohydrate foods will help maintain a normal blood sugar level. Carbohydrates break down into sugars quickly, so your body has difficulty regulating blood sugar levels when you eat too many carbs in one sitting. Instead, opt for foods that contain complex carbohydrates like fruits and vegetables that take longer for the body to break down into sugars. Additionally, eating small meals throughout the day instead of large meals spaced far apart can also help regulate your blood sugar levels better than larger meals consumed further apart from each other would be able to do.

A healthy and balanced diet is key to controlling your blood sugar. Eating a diet low in unhealthy fats, processed foods, and added sugars can help stabilize your blood sugar levels. Eating fiber-rich foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can also help slow down the digestion of carbohydrates and help keep a normal sugar level after food stable.

3)  Take Supplements

Natural supplements such as chromium or cinnamon can help support healthy glucose metabolism while keeping your insulin levels balanced. Chromium is found naturally in whole grains and some meats, while cinnamon is found in ground form or as an extract from tree bark. Both supplements have been proven to provide excellent results when taken regularly over an extended period; however, it’s important to consult with a doctor before taking any supplements as they may interact with certain medications or conditions you may have.

4)      Monitor Your Blood Sugar Levels –

For those with diabetes, monitoring your blood sugar levels regularly is important. Depending on your condition, you may need to test your blood sugar using a sugar checking machine several times a day. Keeping a log of your blood sugar levels can help you identify patterns and spot any potential problems. In addition, monitoring your blood sugar levels throughout the day can help you identify patterns and potential problems. For example, if you consistently have high or low blood sugar levels at certain times of the day, you can adjust your diet or activity level to manage it better. Additionally, this information can help your doctor provide better care and treatment if needed.

5)  Maintain a Healthy Weight –

Being overweight or underweight can negatively impact your blood sugar levels. Eating right and exercising regularly will help you maintain a healthy weight, which helps your body regulate its blood sugar levels better. Additionally, being proactive about your weight can help prevent serious health issues such as diabetes or heart disease in the future. It’s important to note that everyone’s ideal weight varies, so talk to your doctor about what a healthy weight is for you.

Conclusion

Maintaining a normal blood sugar level is essential for overall health and wellness. By exercising regularly, eating healthy foods, and taking natural supplements such as chromium and cinnamon, you can control your blood sugar levels daily without taking medication or injectable insulin treatments commonly prescribed for those suffering from diabetes or pre-diabetes conditions. With just a few simple changes to your lifestyle habits—such as eating smaller meals more frequently throughout the day—you can reap the benefits of controlling your own blood glucose level!

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India registers 313 new Covid cases, active cases reach 2,041, 3 deaths recorded in last 24 hours

The currently available data suggests that the JN.1 variant is neither leading to an exponential rise in the new cases nor a rise in the hospitalization and mortality.

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India saw a single-day rise of 313 new Covid cases, while the active caseload has declined to 2,041, the health ministry said on Saturday.  Three deaths: two from Karnataka and one from Maharashtra were reported in the last 24 hours.

According to the ministry website, the number of active cases in the country stood at 2,331 on Friday. The number of cases of Covid had dropped to double digits till December 5, but it began to start increasing after the emergence of a new variant and cold weather conditions.

 According to reports after December 5, the highest single day rise of 841new cases was reported on December 31, 2023, which is 0.2% of the peak cases reported in May 2021. Of the total active cases, a large majority of these (around 92%) are recovering under home isolation.

The currently available data suggests that the JN.1 variant is neither leading to an exponential rise in the new cases nor a rise in the hospitalization and mortality. India has witnessed three waves of Covid in the past with its peak incidence of daily new cases and deaths being reported during the delta wave in April June 2021.

 At its peak, 414,188 new cases and 3915 deaths were reported on May 7, 2021. Since the pandemic started in early 2020, there have have been 4.5 crore people who have got infected and this has resulted in the death of 5.3 lakh persons in a total time span of four years.

According to the ministry data, the total number of persons who have recuperated from the disease are 4.4 crore with total recovery rate recorded is 98.81%. A total number of 220.67 crore doses of Covid vaccines have been administered in India so far.  

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India registers 605 new COVID-19 cases and 4 deaths in last 24 hours

The number of people who have recovered from the disease has gone up to 4,44,81,341, an increase of 648 since Sunday morning. In Kerala a 70 year-old male with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and 81year-old male with T2DM and HTN, and in Karnataka, a 48 year old male with CA and TB died, while one person in Tripura succumbed to COVID.

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India recorded 605 fresh COVID-19 cases and four deaths in the last 24 hours. The active cases have increased to 4002, while India’s overall COVID case tally stands at over 4.5 crore (4,50,18,792). The death toll was recorded at 5,33,396 with four new deaths – two from Kerala and one each in Karnataka and Tripura – reported in the last 24 hours, the data updated at 8am stated.

The number of people who have recovered from the disease has gone up to 4,44,81,341, an increase of 648 since Sunday morning. In Kerala a 70 year-old male with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and 81year-old male with T2DM and HTN, and in Karnataka, a 48 year old male with CA and TB died, while one person in Tripura succumbed to COVID.

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) reported that 11,838 doses of the vaccine had been administered in the country till January 7. The data is a compilation of the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (National Centre for Disease Control), media bulletins and websites of various states at 8am on January 4.

As the winter season sets in, health experts are highlighting a sudden surge in viral infections, influenza, and COVID-19 cases. Dr Nikhil Modi, a senior pulmonologist at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, pointed out that the decrease in temperature leads to increase in moisture in the air, low wind speed and also causes an increase in pollution levels. This contributes highly to various infections.

Due to the decrease in temperature the fog combines with the pollution in the air which further leads to the formation of smog. This condition of the atmosphere can cause different types of infections and difficulty in breathing. Both the state and the central government are keeping a close watch on the new Omicron Subvariant JN.1. J.N.1 is a Variant of Interest (VOI) which is under intense scientific scrutiny.   

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India records 774 new Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths in 24 hours

The number of daily cases was in double digits till December 5 but it started to rise again amid cold weather conditions and after the emergence of new Covid-19 variant, JN.1.

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India on Saturday had a single-day rise of 774 Covid cases while the number of active cases stood at 4,187, the Union health ministry said. As many as two deaths – one each from Tamil Nadu and Gujarat were reported in a span of 24 hours. Of the 4,187 active cases, the majority (over 92%) are recovering under home isolation.

The number of daily cases was in double digits till December 5 but it started to rise again amid cold weather conditions and after the emergence of new Covid-19 variant, JN.1. The central government has asked the state government and union territories to maintain a constant vigil amid an upward trend in the number of Covid-cases and the detection of the JN.1 sub variant in the country.

According to reports after December 5, the highest single-day rise of 841 cases was reported on December 31, 2023, which was 0.2% of the peak cases reported in May 2021. A health official said that the JN.1 variant is neither leading to an exponential rise in new cases nor a surge in hospitalisation and mortality in the country.

The Karnataka government has made the Covid test mandatory for those with Influenza like illness (ILI) or Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI). Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said more than 7000 tests are being done every day and the COVID positivity rate is 3.82%. The positivity rate in the state has not come down yet.

He said those with symptoms are being monitored and tested. Those who are in isolation at home have been told to take extra care. He added it is expected that the trend of decreasing Covid cases may start next week in Karnataka. India has witnessed three waves of Covid-19 in the past with the peak incidence of daily cases and deaths being reported during the Delta wave during April-June 2021. At its peak 4,14,188 cases and 3915 deaths were reported on May 7, 2021.

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