What does borderline high blood sugar mean?

Are you one of those people told by their doctor that they have borderline high blood sugar? Are you constantly wondering what that means? Don’t worry! This article is here to guide you through the ins and outs of borderline high blood sugar. Buckle up!

Understanding Blood Sugar Levels

Before we dive into the whole ‘borderline’ thing, let’s first understand what blood sugar levels are all about.

Glucose, otherwise known as ‘blood sugar’ serves as a crucial source of energy for our body’s cells. The pancreas releases insulin which aids in transporting glucose from your bloodstream into your cells–where it becomes energy- AKA fuel. Basically, if there’s too much glucose in your bloodstream than what you need at any given time-through insulin-defectiveness or shortage- this ends up becoming an issue in the human system..

Excess glucose can lead to certain health conditions like type 2 Diabetes mellitus and hyperglycemia-which aren’t fun.

So how do we measure these levels within ourselves? Good question.

How We Measure Our Blood Glucose Levels

There are two common ways :

Fasting Plasma Glucose Test

This involves checking our fasting-blood-glucose-levels (BGL) by testing after having gone without food and drink(other than water). Typically measured via mmol/L or milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL), if your BGL reads between >5.6 – <7mmmol/L (>100 – <126 mg/dL),thenworry not! Your tests came out normal but fast forward…

Oral Glucose Tolerance Tests

If doctors suspect something fishy going on with yout metabolism ,they might request a diagnostic procedure known as an oral glucose tolerance test.(You’ll be asked again to remain hungry overnight.)During the oral test,sugary fluid is administered to you and your BGL is measured after 2 hours.If the result is between >7.8 – ≤11 mmol/L(>140-≤199 mg/dL) –relax,we shall explain more in detail later.'Borderline high blood sugar', which we are here to discuss today , falls under this category .

So What Does ‘Borderline High Blood Sugar’ Even Mean?

As explained earlier,a normal fasting-blood-glucose-level should be below <5.6mmol/L(or <100mg/dL). Fasting plasma glucose reaching ~between ≈5.6~<7mmol / L(or 100~126mg / dL),,however, implies potentially obvioushealth problems awaiting!

A term that does not exist officially but for demystification purposes may represent an interlude or warning-signal prior to becoming diabetic, borderline high blood sugar levelscome into effect when your oral glucose tolerance test results report a value ranging from >7.8 – ≤11 mmol/L (>140-≤199 mg/dL).

In simpler terms, it means that your BSL(Blood Sugar Level)has been above average.. Anything above_+WELL ABOVE+_ (no I’m not shouting!)… anyway anything substantial-yet-not-quite-enough-to-warrant-being-clearly-labelled-a-diabetic-is somewhat borderline;, dodgy territory with hints of peril ahead.

Important thing worth mentioning though, just because you’ve got Borderline-Highness™going on doesn’t mean that diabetes diagnosis must follow suit-Phew!. There are definitely preventive measures one can engage in;theres always a first step right?

Still having abit’of confusion considering if yours has wavered around this region ..?

Enter those three letters HbA1c:

The Role Of HbA1c

HbA1c (hemoglobin A1C) tests measure the average blood glucose levels over a six-to-eight-week period,representing a much clearer view of an individual’s metabolic situation.

This helps in monitoring pre-diabetic phases with reports ranging between 5.7%-6.4 %. Getting this done isn’t routine for everyone`s checkup though,it can rather be given if you’ve been noted to display two or more diabetes risk factors–No need to freak out just yet…

What Causes Borderline High Blood Sugar ?

Cheers,you finally understand what having ‘borderline high’ actually means and-oKay Wait… why do some end up having such?

Well there are several known contributing factors;

Genetic make-up

As boring as it may sound but sadly our WILLS have alot to say concerning certain medical conditions .Different individuals possess unique hereditary compositions that increase their susceptibility towards various health challenges-unavoidable_lessons from genetics.

Unhealthy Diets(haha!Blame your taste buds now!)

Consumption of high glycemic-index carbs(such as sweet sugary stuff,white bread)-and less-than-desirables(excess alcohol,fatty foods,salty crisps etc.)increases BGL output-Bad!

Obesity-struggles
Fat storage makes body cells become engorged, directly impacting on them becoming insulin-resistant which predisposes towards non-linear sugar-metabolisation processes.

All these issues wind up increasingly cutting down pancreatic response efficiency-leaving more leftover sugar out there without any where else really good enough to dispose themselves off.(read:You’re putting-in so much junk and you won’t cope worth getting rid of all-that-sugar!)

Sooooo,basically,a combination of genetic predisposition,dietary vices(comprising unhealthy food-intakes)plus obesity tendencies lead onto increased risks & highlikelyness of being marked in the ‘borderline high blood sugar’ category.

Symptoms

Chill,if you’ve found your state lying within this borderline territory it doesn’t necessarily declare that a batch full of symptoms ought to haunt you (for now)-I’m just kidding.. ,BUT,some signs worth noting might include:

+_Fatigue
They might call it’a crash’ mood wise.

+_Blurry Vision
Things are diminished/less clearer and defined than they were before- you’re straining harder!

+Excessive hunger/thirst.
An abnormal rise in appetite plus increase water intake;your system keeps demanding those nutrients-adequate amounts seem insufficient

+Tingling/Burning sensations
Located at the extremities mainly (such as fingers and toes )feeling slightly irritable-from time to time

These often manifest slowly spanning over months or years,a case for some symptom-learning.

Does Borderline High Blood Sugar Lead To Diabetes?

Yeah about that …NO,not exactly.

Being classified under borderline-high does not initially imply development towards diabetes. Remember diabetes happens when excess glucose finishes-without-anywhere-to-go(pancreas-prolonged-insulin-production-misunderstood)leftovers end up stuck,(by themselves)into bloodstream vessels – perils ahead! . As scary as such complications sound,it’s altogether preventable if early diagnosis-action is taken,two proposed methods touched on briefly;

1.HbA1c measures-checkups,
2.Monitoring our diet ranges.( will help scare off all bad-glucose out there)

If ignored though and this problem adds up with age,inadvertently progress is owed/due,

Treating Borderline-High Blood Sugar Levels

Holdup’okay,maybe everyone was a bit hasty earlier on saying,’It’s-not-Diabetes—yet’. Since high BGLs do lead there.

I hope by now though you have realized it isn’t the end of the world ,no need to worry yourself silly- theres always a solution;believe it or not…Back in time this wasn’t such an expectation,younger generations can afford to be grateful.

Changes In Dietary Intake

As boring as content goes,right? BUT,one of the more important aspects when considering turning your back on borderline-high levels.Assuredly,it won’t completely rectify this problem outright but depending on where youre coming from diet wise(what with those unprocessed-goodies),you could totally work towards BGL-modification.

Aim for diets low in sugars and carbs (fruits,rice,pasta basicsin controlled amounts ),instead giving much priority onto vegetables & wholegrain foods whilst including lean-protein-sources .That way gradually metabolic processes shall also wind up being balanced and overall health potential enhanced.
Sustained changes will give different readings -that’s promising.Have I managed to guilt-compel some into lifestyle modifications yet?

Personally,I’ll have alot of-( read ;some )healthy “_junk“ mixed in…moderation is key!

Weight Loss Programs

Incorporating therapeutic exercise regimes,-walking,jogging,hiking,cycling etc (when properly executed)help one slim down over time.Continuous weight sheds impact cholesterol-levels,body fat amongst other outcomes-warranting positive physiological advantages ;

Assuming problematic glucose-involved situtions might reduce too thankyouweightsheddingprograms!!

Overall,a healthy mindset should be adopted going ahead,to multiply immunity against getting sick among other body health coups’out there!(nah that ones a mouthful)

Conclusion

Spotting outoneself marked under borderline high ranges, alas,isn’t so uncommon anymore. It represents no apocalyptic-prophecy-regarding poor-health-nor guarantees immanent diabetes diagnosis.

However,alertness paired with (obviously guided)lifestyle modifications decisions could work towards making sure it’s prevented FROM EVER HAPPENING-ugh the life of an adult!

Having said that,I needs to spend this weekend scheduling personal exercise-routines𝝀.

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