Sugar in Your Bloodstream Puts Your Health in Danger

Sugar in Your Bloodstream Puts Your Health in Danger

Glucose, which is the name given to sugar when it’s in your bloodstream, is actually essential to your body and your cells. The health problems occur when you get too much glucose. “Anytime your blood sugar spikes above 120 mg/dL, your pancreas over-releases the hormone insulin,” says Mark Macdonald, a certified personal trainer, nutrition consultant, and author of Body Confidence, says. “When this happens, your body shifts into fat-storing mode. So, the more blood sugar spikes you have the more fat you store. This can lead to an onslaught of health challenges, including obesity, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes.”