WHY THE BODY NEED WATER?

The human body needs water more than anything else, except oxygen. At as little as a 2% loss of water, our bodies become fatigued. As little as a 10% loss can cause serious problems and a week without water can be fatal. Check out the following facts and you will understand why water is so important:

• Water makes up 83% of our blood.
• Water composes 75% of our brain.
• Water accounts for 22% of our bones.
• Water makes up 75% of our muscles.

The average adult needs around 1 1/2 to 2 quarts of water a day. If you are large, very active, or if you drink a lot of caffeine products which act as mild 

diuretics, you will need more.

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WATER AND THE BODY

 Water is one thing the body must have to survive. The body needs water more than most anything else except oxygen. Did you realize that as little as a 2% loss of water, the body becomes fatigued. As little as a 10% loss can cause serious problems and a week without water can be fatal. Consider the following:

• Approximately 90% of the blood is made up of water
• Water composes 75% of the brain
• Water accounts for 22% of the bones
• Water makes up 75% of muscles

The average adult needs 1 1/2 to 2 quarts of water a day, more if they are large, very active physically or drink a lot of caffeine products which act as diuretics.

Make sure you drink enough water to keep your body is good condition.

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HOW ESSENTIAL IS WATER TO THE BODY?

 The photo below should answer that question.

WHAT SHOULD YOUR BLOOD SUGAR READINGS BE?

Even people who have been diabetics for years are sometimes at a loss as to what their blood sugar (glucose) readings should be throughout the day.  Here is a guideline of what healthy readings should be at various times:

Before Meals your reading should be 90 to 100.
One hour after meals your reading should be less than 180.
Two hours after meals your reading should be less than 160.
Three hours after meals your reading should be less than 140.

It is recommended that your A1C reading (this test measures your blood sugar over a 2 to 3 month period) be 7 or less.