The Random blood sugar test is a prominent test known to everyone even to a day old infant. This test quantitatively measures the level of blood glucose present in the blood. It serves a guide in regulating the sugar level of individuals when is above normal values( above 200mg/dl, when using the glucometer). A medical condition that occurs when their is an abrupt prolong rise in the glucose level of the blood is known as Diabetes, which haves two types Diabetes milletus and Diabetes insipidus. Diabetes milletus(D.M) is more common than Diabetes insipidus which is caused as a result of hormonal abnormalities in the body. D.M has two types which incudes ; type 1, the inability of the pancreas to secrete enough insulin for the metabolism of blood glucose and type 2 where the pancreas cannot secrete insulin which can be as a result of genetic mutation.Diabetes Milletus (D.M) which is the commonest type of type can be induced from lifestyle such as excessive alcohol intake, constant intake of sugar based foods for a prolonged peroid of time, a damage to the pancreas due to constant abuse of strong antibiotics to mention but a few. Some of its symptoms include: frequent urge to urinate, dehydration, sweet smelling of urine, frontal headache and, prolonged wound healing. To curtail this disease needs a careful mapped out plan which stems from feeding to lifestyle activities such as
a. Curtail the level of starchy food consumed daily.
b. Addition of fruits to food menu.
C. Curb the level of alcohol based drinks consumed to the barest minimum.
D. Stop self medication
Adhering to the aforementioned instructions not only reduces the level of glucose present in the blood but also helps the individual maintain a healthy lifestyle.