Normal glucose levels fall between 70 and 150 mg
lower in the morning, and rise after meals
above 150 are indicative of hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar
below 70, characterize hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar
Symptoms of this condition
lethargy, impaired mental functioning, irritability and loss of consciousness
A blood glucose test measures the amount of glucose in the bloodstream
different types of glucose tests
'fasting blood sugar' test
- checks glucose levels after an eight-hour fast and is often the first test performed when checking for diabetes
- levels have to fall between 70 and 99 in order to be considered normal
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Blood Pressure
The 1st Number: Systolic pressure is the pressure generated when the heart contracts.
The 2nd Number: Diastolic pressure is the blood pressure when the heart is relaxed.
the higher your blood pressure, the higher your risk of health problems
High Blood Pressure - Hypertension
blood pressure readings are consistently 140 over 90, or higher
Factors causing it
- you eat too much salt;
- you don’t eat enough fruit and vegetables;
- you are not active enough;
- you are overweight; or
- you drink too much alcohol.
This can cause them to become weaker or damaged
Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension
Only one of the numbers has to be lower than it should be to count as low blood pressure
a level that is 90/60mmHg, or lower.
Usually, having low blood pressure is not a cause for concern. However, sometimes your blood pressure can drop to a point where you may feel faint or dizzy.
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