Johns Hopkins Health Alerts Diabetes Blood Glucose

Blood Glucose:

Glucose is a simple sugar that circulates in the blood and provides energy to the body. Excess glucose is converted to glycogen or triglycerides. Glycogen is a complex carbohydrate that is stored in the liver and muscles until it is needed for energy. Triglycerides are the body’s main source of stored energy. Elevations in blood triglycerides may promote atherosclerosis by altering the size, density, and composition of LDL cholesterol. In addition, very high blood triglyceride levels can lead to inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis).

Diabetics need to monitor their blood glucose carefully every day. This area brings you the latest news on blood glucose and blood glucose control.

Blood Glucose Articles:

• Living with Diabetes Report: 9 Steps to Help You Control Blood Glucose Levels During an Illness

• Living with Diabetes Report: How the Pancreas Regulates Blood Glucose
• Living with Diabetes Report: Diabetes and Exercise – Keeping Your Blood Glucose Levels in Check

• Living With Diabetes Alert: Research on the Impact of Stress and Adiponectin on Blood Glucose Levels
• Living With Diabetes Alert: Using a Continuous Glucose Monitor
• Living With Diabetes Alert: Nonadherence and Diabetes – An Update
• Living with Diabetes Alert: How To Control Blood Glucose Levels During an Illness

Johns Hopkins Symptoms and Remedies on Diabetes:

• Diabetes Mellitus

More on Diabetes:

• Diabetes Glossary

All the articles in the Diabetes area are derived from our monthly newsletter, Johns Hopkins Health After 50 and our annual Johns Hopkins White Paper: Diabetes.