Question 1

sugar problem high?

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Let me help: Diabetes is a condition where the glucose or sugar levels are too high in the blood.
Go and check it out to be sure.

Question 2

how to control sugar?

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Diet properly: Educating yourself to the proper diet and exercise regimen is the best way to control your blood sugar (diabetes).  Carbohydrates and concentrated sweets should be avoided if diabetic.  Getting to know your body, the signs and symptoms of high and low sugars, and being compliant with your docotrs advice/rx's/testing and visits will help you stay well. God bless.

Question 3

how is sugar bad for you?

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Glucose + fructose: Table sugar is a disaccharide composed of the sugars mentioned above. The body processes fructose via a route which metabolizes into fat. Avoid table sugar when possible and especially high fructose corn syrup.

Question 4

how to cut down on sugars?

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Read ingredients: read labels on products you buy and try to decrease your intake of sugars. for example, orange juice has 29 grams of sugar in 8 ounce serving, Either decrease your portion size, or go for a natural orange. An orange only has 17 grams of sugar.

Question 5

how much sugar is too much?

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Don't need to eat it: People do not need to eat sugar. The lack of sugar does not harm the body. The body makes sugar from starches and other foods that people eat. It's fine to have very small amounts of sugar in our foods to make them tasty and enjoyable. Beyond that, any additional sugar is not needed.

Question 6

will sugar make you cranky?

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Not likely: It may energize you and give you more force for crankiness if you were cranky anyway, but it will not induce crankiness.

Question 7

why does sugar make us fat?

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Insulin: high simple sugars in the diet raises your insulin abruptly which causes the deposition of the sugar as fat, in the liver, in the muscles and in areas such as the stomach, thighs. To avoid this, a diet high in fiber and low in processed foods and simple sugars is best. Best of health to you.

Question 8

why don't i get sugar highs?

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Nobody does!: &quot;Sugar high&quot; is an urban myth and I don&#x27;t get them either. Nobody does, really. Research definitely shows that eating sugar, the amount of sugar in the blood, and rapidly rising sugar levels have no effect on mental status, activity level, or feeling high. Any such effects are psychological, or by moms who mistakenly believe that&#x27;s why their kids act hyper from time to time. So you&#x27;re normal.

Question 9

are double sugars bad for us?

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No: The body breaks down double sugars like lactose into glucose and galactose. It uses the glucose for energy. Everything in moderation. Try not to have too much sugar in your diet.

Question 10

how to control sugar level/

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Varies: Diet is one way, medication is another. Depends on the cause. Let your physician explain what you can do.

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