{"id":5587,"date":"2023-04-26T10:39:09","date_gmt":"2023-04-26T10:39:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.truebasics.com\/?p=5587"},"modified":"2023-05-10T06:54:06","modified_gmt":"2023-05-10T06:54:06","slug":"maintaining-a-normal-sugar-level-for-a-healthy-heart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/maintaining-a-normal-sugar-level-for-a-healthy-heart\/","title":{"rendered":"Maintaining a normal sugar level for a healthy heart"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to heart disease, unhealthy cholesterol levels often take the blame. But, there is another causative factor that might go unnoticed &#8211; your blood sugar levels. Diabetes and heart disease are strongly connected. Therefore, it is absolutely essential to maintain a normal sugar level.&nbsp;<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/maintaining-a-normal-sugar-level-for-a-healthy-heart\/#High_blood_sugar_levels_can_affect_your_heart_in_several_ways\" >High blood sugar levels can affect your heart in several ways<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/maintaining-a-normal-sugar-level-for-a-healthy-heart\/#Triglycerides\" >Triglycerides<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/maintaining-a-normal-sugar-level-for-a-healthy-heart\/#LDL_bad_cholesterol\" >LDL (bad) cholesterol<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/maintaining-a-normal-sugar-level-for-a-healthy-heart\/#Blood_pressure\" >Blood pressure<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/maintaining-a-normal-sugar-level-for-a-healthy-heart\/#High_blood_sugar_symptoms\" >High blood sugar symptoms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/maintaining-a-normal-sugar-level-for-a-healthy-heart\/#Low_blood_sugar_symptoms\" >Low blood sugar symptoms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/maintaining-a-normal-sugar-level-for-a-healthy-heart\/#Find_your_fix\" >Find your fix<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/maintaining-a-normal-sugar-level-for-a-healthy-heart\/#1_Watch_what_you_are_eating\" >1) Watch what you are eating<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/maintaining-a-normal-sugar-level-for-a-healthy-heart\/#2_Get_moving\" >2) Get moving<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/maintaining-a-normal-sugar-level-for-a-healthy-heart\/#3_Stress_less\" >3) Stress less<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/maintaining-a-normal-sugar-level-for-a-healthy-heart\/#4_Include_supplements\" >4) Include supplements<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Did you know if you have diabetes, your risk of developing a heart disease is more than double compared to others?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_are_diabetes_and_heart_disease_linked\"><\/span><strong>How are diabetes and heart disease linked?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Being a diabetic would mean that your normal blood sugar level remains high, which could damage your blood vessels. This happens because your body is unable to use all the sugar adequately. Thus, most of it sticks to the red blood cells (RBCs), and tends to build up in your blood. Furthermore, this build-up might damage the blood vessels carrying blood to and from your heart. This in turn, does not allow the heart to get proper oxygen and nutrients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High_blood_sugar_levels_can_affect_your_heart_in_several_ways\"><\/span><strong>High blood sugar levels can affect your heart in several ways<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Triglycerides\"><\/span><strong>Triglycerides<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We tend to overeat sometimes, so our body stores the extra calories in the form of a fat, popularly known as <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.truebasics.com\/are-triglyceride-levels-more-dangerous-for-heart-than-cholesterol\/\">triglycerides<\/a>. And, diets high in sugar can cause your triglyceride levels to shoot up. Factually speaking, high triglycerides increase the risk of heart problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LDL_bad_cholesterol\"><\/span><strong>LDL (bad) cholesterol<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.truebasics.com\/ldl-vs-hdl-cholesterol-know-the-difference\/\">High LDL<\/a> levels are quite common among those with diabetes. This can cause buildup of plaque in the blood vessels, which further blocks the arteries and could lead to heart attack or stroke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blood_pressure\"><\/span><strong>Blood pressure<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most of us are aware of the fact that high blood pressure causes a strain on your heart and could potentially damage your blood vessels, if left unmanaged. Unfortunately, high BP&nbsp; is a great risk factor for heart disease among people with diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.truebasics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/blood-pressure.jpg\" alt=\"Keeping your blood pressure levels in check is important for your heart health \" class=\"wp-image-5597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/blood-pressure.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/blood-pressure-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/blood-pressure-768x450.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High_blood_sugar_symptoms\"><\/span><strong>High blood sugar symptoms<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thankfully, a lot of&nbsp; damage control can be done by knowing the signs of high blood sugar levels:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Increased thirst and a dry mouth<\/li><li>Frequent urge to pee<\/li><li>Tiredness<\/li><li>Vision problems<\/li><li>Unintentional weight loss<\/li><li>Recurrent bladder or skin infections<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Low_blood_sugar_symptoms\"><\/span><strong>Low blood sugar symptoms<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Low blood sugar levels can be harmful too, a few telltale signs can help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Fast heartbeat<\/li><li>Shaking<\/li><li>Sweating<\/li><li>Anxiety<\/li><li>Dizziness<\/li><li>Unexplanied hunger<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_your_fix\"><\/span><strong>Find your fix<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simple lifestyles changes for managing your diabetes as well as your heart health<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Watch_what_you_are_eating\"><\/span><strong>1) Watch what you are eating<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fill your plate with a lot of fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables. Cut down on foods high on fats like chips, sweets etc. Include protein-rich foods like pulses, eggs, nuts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.truebasics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/healthy-eating.jpg\" alt=\"Healthy eating can be a great way to manage your blood sugar levels\" class=\"wp-image-5593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/healthy-eating.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/healthy-eating-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/healthy-eating-768x450.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Get_moving\"><\/span><strong>2) Get moving<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indulge yourself in a minimum of 30 minute physical activity everyday. It will help control blood sugar levels along with lowering your risk of heart disease and nerve damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Stress_less\"><\/span>3) Stress less<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stress management is wonderful for your overall health. It\u2019s vital to know that stress can disrupt diabetes control indirectly by impacting your diet, exercise routine, even other self-care behaviors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Include_supplements\"><\/span>4) Include supplements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s well-understood that a basic diet might lack various essential nutrients that you might need daily, this is when a trusted supplement like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/sv\/truebasics-heart-omega-3-antarctic-krill-oil\/SP-101004?navKey=VRNT-188306&amp;itracker=w:related-products%7C;p:1%7C;c:truebasics-heart-omega-3-antarctic-krill-oil%2C-30-capsules-%7C;e:10%7C;&amp;ac_sel=truebasics-heart-omega-3-antarctic-krill-oil%2C-30-capsules-&amp;search=he\"><strong>TrueBasics Heart Omega-3<\/strong><\/a> can come to your rescue. Formulatred with Superba Antarctic Krill Oil, which is a bio-efficient source of Omega-3 that reduces cholesterol levels and harmful triglycerides. The four mindfully chosen ingredients &#8211; Omega-3, Phospholipids, Astaxanthin &amp; Choline, in Superba Antarctic Krill Oil make it a superior choice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.truebasics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC00020-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC00020-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC00020-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC00020-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC00020-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/DSC00020-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stay heart-strong by maintaining a normal blood sugar level.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to heart disease, unhealthy cholesterol levels often take the blame. 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