LIVING WITH DIABETES: YOUR GUIDE TO UNDERSTAND DIABETES AND TAKE OWNERSHIP OF YOUR HEALTH Hardcover – Large Print, November 20, 2024

When you eat, some of your food is broken down into glucose, and glucose is another name for sugar. Glucose travels in your blood to all your body's cells, and sugar gives your body's cells energy, which in turn gives you energy. But, glucose must leave the blood and go into the cell. Sometimes it does not happen, and blood sugar goes up, and this is the case of diabetes. Blood is how sugar, energy, food, and medication are transported into the cell. Therefore, the movement of blood is critical, especially when it moves too slowly or too fast.AS glucose circulates in the blood some of it binds to HGB. Once glucose or sugar binds to HGB, it remains there for the life of the RBCs. That is why HbA1C evaluates the amount of glucose in the blood over the past 3 to 4 months. HbA1c is a term used to describe glycohemoglobin, glycated hemoglobin, & glycosylated HGB that has glucose attached.The main function of hemoglobin is to transport oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and organs, and to return carbon dioxide to the lungs. Glucose in HGB for the life of RBCs means HGB is not available to perform its primary function. Hemoglobin, which also contains iron, is responsible for the red color of RBCs and its ability to absorb oxygen from the air we breathe. HbA1C measures the percentage of glycated (glycosylated) HGB in the blood. The higher the glucose or the sugar level in your bloodstream, the more glucose will attach to HGB. The higher the level of glucose in the blood, the more HbA1c is formed.The higher your HbA1c level, the poorer your blood sugar control and the higher your diabetes complication. All you really want is to have a low percentage of HbA1c in your blood. If you have too much sugar in your blood, that means your cells cannot absorb the sugar as well as they should. During development and progression of diabetes, many pathways are upregulated to handle the overflow of glucose in the body. A potential intervention using nicotinamide riboside to restore redox balance as an approach to fighting diabetes is discussed.Insulin and glucagon are the 2 hormones that regulate homeostasis. In normal conditions, they keep the human blood glucose level in equilibrium. Insulin is normally secreted by the beta cells of the pancreas in response to high blood sugar. Glucagon is secreted by the alpha cell of the pancreas when blood glucose is low.Anyone who wants to understand the dangers of diabetes, the silent killer, should have this book. It can be a good gift for your family, friends, and loved ones. Do not delay, get your copy today. All the profits will go to BLFH.Eating correctly is not just about limiting calories, but it's a way to combat diabetes. Plant-based foods that are in season and delicious are essential for good nutrition. Maintaining a healthy and fully functional body and mind requires the healing vitamins and minerals found in these foods.Vitamin and mineral supplements may be considered by certain individuals to enhance their nutrition or alleviate the symptoms or complications of diabetes. The way the body processes and metabolizes glucose can be influenced by certain supplements.Certain types of cell damage can be prevented or delayed by the presence of antioxidants, which are substances that can be created or found in nature. Various foods, including fruits and vegetables, contain antioxidants, and they can be obtained by taking dietary supplements. Gradual damage to the kidneys can be caused by high blood sugar, and if the kidneys are not functioning properly, it can cause heart stress.Diabetes can cause vision loss or blindness by damaging your eyes over time, but managing your diabetes can help prevent or delay eye problems. High blood sugar can cause diabetes neuropathy, a type of nerve damage. Preventing or delaying nerve damage can be achieved by closely managing your blood sugar. that can affect your hands, feet, arms, and legs. Read more