A new study has shown that a rise in blood sugar levels could be linked to a greater risk of heart disease
New research has suggested that an increase in blood sugar levels could be linked to a greater risk of various heart diseases. A study by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine has found that men and women with higher blood sugar levels have between a 30 and 50 per cent chance of developing cardiovascular diseases .
What are blood sugar levels? According to Dr Gill Jenkins, GP, and advisor to the Tea Advisory Panel, blood sugar levels are "a measurement that shows how much glucose you have in your blood." She added: "Glucose is a sugar that you get either directly from food and drink, through digestion of carbohydrate-containing foods, or through other metabolic processes in the body."
"Even in people without diabetes, major illnesses, hormonal disorders, or certain medications such as steroids and some antidepressants, can cause blood sugar fluctuations." Food and drinks that lower your blood sugar levels A healthy diet, a good amount of exercise and other lifestyle factors can impact your blood sugar levels.
The expert said: "Limit fruit which may, depending on the individual, produce a higher glycaemic response, such as mango, banana, pineapple, melon." "Walking alone reduces weight – if you also pay attention to diet – and improves insulin sensitivity, which helps to control blood glucose," Dr Jenkins says.
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