Blood sugar is the body's fuel that feeds our brain, tissues and nervous system. When you are healthy, your body makes glucose not only from the carbohydrates we consume but also from proteins and fats. It is essential that we maintain normal levels so that our bodies can perform to their peak.

Understanding how glucose works will allow you to maintain normal levels. Glucose absorbs directly into your bloodstream from your intestines, which results in an increase in your blood sugar level. A natural hormone called insulin is released from the pancreas, which helps the prevention of blood sugar levels rising too high as well as helping to move the glucose into your cells. This is how we get the energy requirements our body needs to function effectively.

A normal blood sugar level reading should be between 4mmol/L and 7mmol/L. If your readings are constantly out of this range you are at a very high risk of developing heart disease and any of the other complications that are associated with diabetes.

Following are a few guidelines to help you maintain your blood sugar levels:

• Eat your meals at regular intervals and at the same time each day
• Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables each day
• Drink plenty of water each day
• Do at least 30 minutes of exercise each day, consult with your doctor as to which exercises are best suited to your individual requirements, some exercises can actually harm you, so please be aware of this
• Reduce the amount of your salt intake
• Reduce the amount of your alcohol intake
• Avoid processed foods at all times
• Avoid foods that are high in saturated fats
• Try to eat fish at least twice a week
• Choose lean meats, and
• Choose the low fat variety of dairy products

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It is important to understand that carbohydrate foods are your body's main source of energy, this is why it is so important and beneficial for you to eat meals on a regular basis and at the same times each day so that you can easily maintain your energy levels and your blood sugar levels.

If you do not maintain normal blood sugar levels you at risk of the long term complications that include kidney disease, cardiovascular disease (heart attacks, high blood pressure and heart failure), strokes, eye disease and nerve problems.

It is vital for you as a diabetic to maintain normal blood sugar levels so that you can achieve great health and feel fantastic each and every day.