In general, a blood glucose test measures the amount of glucose, a type of sugar, in a sample of the blood of a person. Glucose is one of a major source of energy for the body. Carbohydrates which are generally found in fruit, cereal, bread, pasta, rice, etc. are quickly converted into glucose in the body and thereby raising the blood glucose level in the body.
Generally, the blood glucose test may be done at any time of the day, but if you have signs of diabetes, then your doctor may order fasting blood glucose test. Fasting blood glucose test is done after you have not eaten anything for at least 8 hours. This test is usually done to monitor the blood glucose level of the patients suffering from diabetes. This test may also be done for various other reasons. This test may help to screen a person for diabetes as diabetes may not cause symptoms in the early stages in some people. If you are 45 years old and above, then you should be tested after every 3 years. If you are having any of the risk factors related to diabetes, then you should be tested at an early stage as possible.
Risk factors for diabetes are
- Overweight (body mass index, or BMI, of 25 or higher)
- Blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg or higher
- Woman who had gestational diabetes or has delivered a baby weighing 9 pounds or more.
- Polycystic ovary disease
- Close relative of a diabetic patient
Children who are 10 years old and above and are overweight or have other risk factors, should be tested for diabetes every 3 years, even if they are not experiencing any symptoms.
If you had a random blood glucose test (test done at any time of the day), a normal result generally, depends on when you last ate but most of the time, the blood glucose level will be less than 125 mg/dL. And if you had a fasting blood glucose test, then
- A level between 70 and 100 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) is considered normal blood glucose level.
- A level of 100 to 125 mg/dL indicates that you have prediabetes, an impaired fasting glucose. This blood glucose level increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
- A blood glucose level of 126 mg/dL and higher generally, means you are suffering from diabetes.
Herbal Remedies for Healthy Blood Glucose Level by Planet Ayurveda
The products from the house of Planet Ayurveda are prepared using natural ingredients and are free from any chemicals, additives and preservatives. All the herbs used by Planet Ayurveda are mentioned in the ancient texts. All of them are safe to use and are free from side effects. Planet Ayurveda provides 3 dietary supplements for healthy blood glucose level in the body.
1. Diabeta Plus
Planet Ayurveda’s Diabeta plus capsules contain natural extracts of 6 ingredients in it. These ingredients are Gurmaar (Gymnema sylvestrae), Karela (Momordica charantia), Vizaysaar (Pterocarpus marsupium), Saptrangi (Salacia oblonga), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) and Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum).
Pack size: Each bottle contains 60 capsules in it.
Dosage: 1 to 2 Capsules twice daily with plain water, ½ hour before meals
2. Shilajit Capsules
Planet Ayurveda’s Shilajit capsules contain the pure extract of Shilajit in it. Shilajit is a sticky and thick tar like substance, ranges from white to dark brown color. The more common Shilajit is of Dark brown color. It contains triterpenes, Fulvic acid and humic acid in it. It is mainly found in the Caucasus Mountains, Himalaya and Altai. Shilajit seeps from cracks in the mountains, mostly due to the warmth of the sun and due to this reason, Shilajit is considered as mineral oil, rock sweat or stone oil.
Pack size: Each bottle contains 60 capsules in it.
Dosage: 2 capsules, two times a day, with plain water.
3. Ashwagandha Capsules
Planet Ayurveda’s Ashwagandha capsules contain the pure extract of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) in it. This Withania somnifera plant mainly contains steroidal lactones and alkaloids in it. This plant is about 35-75 cm long. The flowers of this plant are small and green in color. The fruit is of orange-red color.
Pack size: Each bottle contains 60 capsules in it.
Dosage: 1-2 capsules, two times a day, with plain water.
