How To Lower Blood Sugar Levels For A Healthier Lifestyle

One of the many concerns that come up, when dealing with Diabetes, is the tough task of managing correct sugar levels for a healthy body. And mind you, it is certainly not impossible. All you need are some clear guidelines to follow regularly and loads of positive attitude! First and foremost of these, is the need to come out of the vicious cycle created by the diabetes medications and the sugar cravings of your body. You eat; consume medication, your sugar levels are still up, you consume some more medication and end up feeling weak and dizzy… so you grab a sugary snack. Back to square one!

Remember a sugar level below 70 and your body risks going into an insulin shock and a level above 200 and your vital organs are at risk. High levels of blood sugar can lead to serious damage to the kidneys, eyes, nerves, and heart.

Most doctors prescribe a sugar level of 80-120 as healthy. So how do you get out of this cycle, and maintain a healthy sugar level? The key lies in finding your own personal balance. It is important to keep in mind that different bodies will react differently to drugs and will have their own ideal sugar level.

Below are some of the ways you can adopt, to ensure that you maintain appropriate sugar levels and stay fit:

1. Exercise Daily:

Losing extra weight, and maintaining a steady body weight benefits everyone, including diabetics. But you may not have known that exercising also lowers your blood sugar levels immediately! A brisk walk of 20 minutes is an ideal post meal to maintain a steady level of sugar. So go walk.

2. Supplement Your Food:

Ensure you eat a well-balanced diet, and since you may be advised to reduce your intake of fruits, a supplementary vitamin is a must. Chromium has also been believed to reduce sugar levels. Do check with your doctor before you start taking any.

3. Nature To The Rescue:

Some natural products have been documented to benefit sugar levels and general health. Do include natural substances such as green tea and bitter gourd in your diet.

4. Avoid Caffeine:

Caffeine is believed to disrupt the sugar balance in our body. But decaffeinated coffee in particular is known to help sugar levels. So go for a hot cuppa decaf with whipped cream, no sugar of course!

5. Stock Up On Good Foods:

Foods such as onion, garlic, oatmeal, peanuts, peas, barley, zucchini, seafood, chicken/lean meat and granola are beneficial for your health. Try to include them in your routine diet. Avoid eating foods that are high in carbohydrates such as pasta and potatoes.

6. Shoot The Stress:

Unchecked stress levels affect the way your body uses sugar. When you are stressed, your body releases a chemical that causes the blood sugar levels to rise extremely fast. Enjoy some time out and relax.

Controlling diabetes need not be stressful. All it takes is some discipline, a regularized exercise and diet routine and a lot of good rest!

Cheer up and resolve to manage your sugar levels better! Live better!

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