What is Insulin? Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas to control the sugar levels in our body. It helps the cells in our bloodstream to absorb sugar from the carbohydrate intake and convert it into energy and store it for future use. Insulin also converts excess sugar, which is present after a meal, into …
Last updated on November 17th, 2022The food we eat is broken down into fuel called Glucose. Glucose enters the bloodstream and travels to the cells to be used as fuel. Glucose needs help pf hormone called Insulin to enter the cells. Insulin is produced by gland in body called the pancreas. What is Diabetes? Diabetes is …
Last updated on January 20th, 2022Blood glucose (blood sugar) monitoring is the main tool you have to check your diabetes control. This check tells you your blood glucose level at any one time. It’s important for blood glucose levels to stay in a healthy range. If glucose levels get too low, we can lose the ability to think and function normally. If they get too …
Last updated on June 24th, 2024Lifestyle refers to the way we live our daily lives. It is directly related to a person’s physical, mental and emotional well-being. Having a healthy lifestyle is all about making the right choices for your body. This includes healthy eating, being physically active, exercising and maintaining a healthy weight. This blog …