Optimizing Blood Health: Sugar Levels, Platelets, and Flow

Healthy blood requires a balance of iron, oxygen, and regulated sugar levels. Learn how diet, stress, and exercise influence your white blood cell count, platelet levels, and overall circulatory health.

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Why Would You Have High Blood Sugar If You Have Not Eaten in 12 Hours?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Beth Greenwood

When humans eat carbohydrates, the body converts them to sugar. The sugar fuels every cell in the human body, but it’s important that sugar levels be neither too high nor too low. Low blood sugar, called hypoglycemia, can cause brain damage and even shock. High blood sugar, known as hyperglycemia, is another matter.