We all need sugar in our blood to provide cells with energy. The body’s primary source of energy comes from the food we eat. Your body breaks down most of that food into glucose (blood sugar) and releases it into your bloodstream. When your blood glucose goes up, it signals your pancreas to release the hormone insulin to regulate it.If you have diabetes, you don’t produce enough insulin. This means sugar stays in the bloodstream. Over time, high blood sugar levels can damage your blood vessels and cause a host of other complications, such as coronary heart disease and kidney disease. To compen…
