What does BG mean in HOSPITALS

Blood glucose, also known as blood sugar, is a sugar that circulates in the bloodstream and provides an energy source for cells. It is produced in the liver when glucose is released from glycogen stores. Glucose levels fluctuate throughout the day as a result of different metabolic processes and meals.

Normal fasting (pre-meal) blood glucose range between 70 to 99 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). Postprandial (after meal) values should not exceed 140 mg/dL at two hours after eating.

Physical activities and exercise can help you manage your blood glucose by increasing the sensitivity of cells to insulin. Regular exercise also helps to burn excess calories, which can reduce body fat and improve insulin action on your cells for better control of your diabetes.

Yes, it can be possible to have normal or abnormal blood glucose without displaying any symptoms. You’ll want to regularly monitor your blood sugar level so you can take appropriate action if necessary.

Common signs of low or high sugar include excessive thirst, frequent urination, dizziness, confusion, blurred vision and rapid heart rate. If you experience these symptoms it’s important to check your blood sugar immediately and take steps to bring your levels back into a normal range.

The frequency at which someone should test their own blood sugar depends on several factors such as type of diabetes they have and their treatment plan prescribed by a doctor. Generally speaking, people with type 1 diabetes may require more frequent monitoring (up to 4-7 times daily) while those with type 2 diabetes may only need 1-2 tests daily or less depending on individual needs.

To prevent your levels from dropping too low you will want to maintain a balanced diet including complex carbohydrates like oats and oatmeal which digest slowly thus providing sustained energy over time; eat regularly spaced meals; avoid skipping meals; get adequate rest; drink plenty of water; and incorporate moderate physical activity into your daily routine if medically permissible.

Yes, having extreme fluctuations in one’s glycemic control both elevate risk for long term complications such as damage to vital organs and increased risk for infections resulting in hospitalization or even death in severe cases due to diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). It’s important therefore that you carefully follow steps recommended by health care providers for managing glycemic control through proper dieting routine and medical management including frequent monitoring.

People who are overweight are more likely than those who are a healthy weight to develop type 2 diabetes due to dietary habits that cause them gain large amounts of abdominal fat which acts as an additional organ producing hormones which could consequently impede insulin's ability activate its receptors properly making it harder for the body absorb nutrients from food sources.