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What to Know About Blood Glucose Levels An Overview of Ideal Target Levels By Debra Manzella, RN Medically reviewed by Ana Maria Kausel, MD Updated on September 17, Blood glucose ( blood sugar ) is produced from dietary carbohydrates to supply the body's cells with energy. Normally, the body regulates blood glucose levels so there's always enough to fuel cells but not so much that the bloodstream is overloaded with sugar, which could cause significant tissue damage. For people with diabetes, this delicate balance is thrown off due to problems with insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps keep blood glucose levels steady and stable. In type 1 diabetes , the pancreas either does not produce enough insulin or does not produce insulin at all. In type 2 diabetes , it produces too little insulin and/or the body isn't able to use it properly. The same is true for gestational diabetes, a temporary form of the dise...
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