Here’s how blood sugar is processed in the body:
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food
glucose
insulin
energy
glucose
insulin
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high blood sugar levels
The body breaks down carbohydrates into a form of sugar called glucose. Glucose is ushered out of the bloodstream by the hormone insulin and used by the body’s cells as energy.
When the cells don’t respond to insulin, glucose builds up in the bloodstream, triggering symptoms of high blood sugar, including dizziness, confusion, and more.
glucose
food
insulin
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Diabetes:
Healthy:
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food
