New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- Blood sugar monitoring is usually linked to diabetes. If you do not have the condition, you probably assume it is not something you need to think about. But blood glucose levels affect everyone, not just diabetics. Every time you eat, sleep poorly, or deal with stress, your blood sugar shifts. These fluctuations can influence your energy, mood, weight, and long-term metabolic health.

According to endocrinologistDr Manish Srivastava, even people without diabetes can benefit from occasionally tracking their glucose levels. It is not about fear, it is about awareness. Understanding how your body responds to food and lifestyle habits may help prevent future problems like insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.

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