One of the key premises of this book is that the officially recommended blood glucose targets for people with diabetes, both adults and children, are set too high. Following these targets puts patients at serious risk for long-term complications, including disability and premature death. To become and stay healthy, diabetics must aim for blood sugar levels that match those of people without diabetes.
Individuals with diabetes should know the typical blood glucose levels found in healthy adults and children. Surprisingly, this information is not readily accessible. It seems to be deliberately overlooked by organized medicine. There is a deliberate effort to keep this knowledge hidden from the public. However, Dr. Bernstein conducted extensive research and uncovered these crucial numbers. On Dr. Bernstein’s page you can learn more about how he did it.
In healthy individuals, blood sugar stays within the following ranges almost 24 hours a day:
- Children before puberty: 65–81 mg/dL
- Teenagers and adults: 75–91 mg/dL
Dr. Bernstein left a legacy for people with diabetes following a low-carbohydrate system to control their disease: treat a blood sugar level of 83 mg/dL as sacrosanct. It sits in the middle of the healthy range for adults and adolescents.
Healthy Blood Glucose and Glycated Hemoglobin Levels
The officially endorsed target range for glycated hemoglobin (HbA1C) in adults and children with diabetes is 6.5-7%. It corresponds to an average blood glucose level of 140-154 mg/dl. However, in healthy non-obese adults, blood glucose levels typically hover around 83 mg/dl. When measuring blood glucose levels in healthy adults, they may temporarily appear higher, like 140-154 mg/dl, only if the individual has recently consumed a substantial amount of carbohydrates.
An average blood glucose level of 83 mg/dl over the past 2-3 months corresponds to a glycated hemoglobin level of 4.5%. Individuals who follow a low-carbohydrate system to control their diabetes should strive for a glycated hemoglobin blood test result ranging from 4.4% to 4.7%. In the context of this analysis, you can consider satisfactory HbA1C levels of 4.8% to 5.1%. However, if your result exceeds 5.1%, it is advisable to focus on improving diabetes control.
Post-Meal Blood Sugar Spikes
In healthy individuals, blood sugar levels may temporarily increase to 140-154 mg/dL after consuming a high-carbohydrate meal. Based on such observations, official medicine says it is acceptable and desirable for diabetic patients to continuously maintain their blood glucose levels of 140-154 mg/dL. However, in healthy adults and children, such elevations are short-lived, lasting for 15-20 minutes at most. These transient spikes in blood glucose don’t usually lead to the development of diabetes complications. In adults with normal metabolism, blood sugar levels rapidly return to normal, around 83 mg/dL, after meals.
Unlike healthy individuals, people with diabetes face challenges in effectively lowering their blood glucose levels to normal ranges. Excessive use of insulin and blood sugar-lowering medications can lead to severe hypoglycemia. Therefore, individuals with diabetes should focus on preventing significant increases in their blood sugar after meals and in other situations. You can accomplish it by following a low-carbohydrate diet and implementing the other recommendations provided in this book.
Normal Blood Glucose Levels For Children
In children before puberty, typical blood glucose levels are slightly lower compared to adults, averaging around 73 mg/dL. It corresponds to glycated hemoglobin of 4.2%. It is worth noting that the officially recommended blood glucose targets are the same for both adults and children with diabetes. For children, they are twice the healthy blood glucose level.
Adhering to the officially recommended protocols for treating diabetes in children can result in issues such as stunted growth and increased susceptibility to infections. Complications related to the eyes, legs, kidneys, and other body parts are typically not evident during childhood but become more pronounced in early adulthood.
Why Official Blood Sugar Targets Are Higher Than Normal
Official medical guidelines discourage people with diabetes from aiming to achieve blood sugar levels equivalent to those of healthy individuals. The primary reason for this is that doctors fear lawsuits from patients who experience severe hypoglycemia. The healthy blood glucose targets may allegedly increase the risk of severe hypoglycemia. It can result in irreversible brain damage or even death. Lawsuits from patients who have experienced it or their relatives could bankrupt doctors.
However, diabetics who manage their condition through a low-carbohydrate system have shown a significantly reduced risk of severe hypoglycemia. They don’t take potentially harmful medications that can trigger hypoglycemia. After transitioning to a low-carbohydrate diet, the required insulin doses drop by a factor of 2 to 8. It contributes to more stable insulin action and decreases the risk of hypoglycemia.
If you want to live a long and healthy life without disabilities, take the information at this page very seriously. Adhering to the officially recommended high blood glucose targets for adults and children with diabetes is dangerous. It can significantly shorten the lifespan of people with diabetes. Also, it can cause them to suffer before they pass away from problems like blindness, leg issues, and kidney complications.