Blood Sugar: What’s Normal, What’s High & How to Control It

Think you don't need to worry about your blood sugar? It's time to reconsider. A shocking 1 in 3 adults over age 20 have prediabetes, an early warning sign that there's too much sugar in the blood. What's more, nearly 80% of people are unaware they have the silent precursor to type 2 diabetes. In this episode, we discuss the factors that put you at greatest risk and the steps to take when it comes to managing blood sugar and preventing diabetes.Expert: Dr. Archana Sadhu, EndocrinologistInterviewer: Katie McCallumNotable topics covered:What is blood sugar, what is prediabetes and when do you need to worry about it?All about glucose regulation, insulin resistance and how type 2 diabetes developsWhy you should eat fruit rather than drink fruit juiceWhen and how often should we be getting our blood sugar checked?The factors that increase the risk of prediabetes and warrant earlier screeningDr. Sadhu's three keys to maintaining healthy blood sugar levelsWe used to be hunters and gatherers, now we're processed food eatersSimple vs. complex carbs: How each affects blood sugarContinuous glucose monitors: Should someone without diabetes consider wearing one of these devices?Diabetes prevention in a bottle? What you should know about blood sugar supplementsIf you enjoy these kinds of conversations, be sure to subscribe. And for more topics like this, visit our blog at houstonmethodist.org/blog.