10 ways to reduce blood sugar level

Having high blood sugar level can be discomforting and many people wish to know what they can do to help to bring down high blood glucose levels.

First, in order to understand why high (and low) blood sugar occurs, it’s important to have a basic understanding of what triggers blood sugar highs and lows, and it all starts with insulin. Insulin is the hormone that goes into our blood stream and delivers nutrients to the cells so that our blood sugar stays stable. While insulin is often thought of as a negative hormone, it’s actually valuable and vital to our health. When our body doesn’t produce insulin or use insulin efficiently, we can develop insulin resistance which can lead to Type 2 diabetes. One of the best things we can all do in order to help insulin do its job is to eat regularly and eat a balanced diet that’s filled with healthy foods. 

 10 ways to reduce blood sugar level

 

1)Drink More Water: - Staying hydrated and drinking lots of water can help reduce blood sugar level. "Drinking enough water rehydrates the blood and helps our kidneys flush out the excess sugar in our bodies," It's a much healthier alternative to other beverages, which often add excess sugar.

2) Never eat huge meals: - It is better to spread their food out over the day, keeping carbohydrates consistent. Don’t eat small meals to save up for a big dinner.

To help your body regulate blood sugar levels:

-Avoid fasting

-Don’t skip meals

-Know your carb counts

 

3) Follow a minimally processed diet: - Your first dietary step to  reduce blood sugar level: ditching (most of) the packaged foods and focusing on high-quality whole foods such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, nuts, seeds, and quality meats and fish. Many processed foods are high in sugar, refined grains and carbs, and artificial ingredients and flavorings while being low in blood-sugar-stabilizing fiber and protein. 

 

4) Unsweetened Tea: -Unsweetened black, white, and green tea can help lower your blood sugar within as little as a half hour. Green tea supplements also have a positive effect on reducing blood sugar level.

5) Shed a few pounds: - Carrying around extra pounds causes insulin resistance, keeping the blood sugar-lowering hormone from working.Your weight-loss goals don’t have to be enormous either. Some of patients have seen improvements in blood glucose readings with only a 5 kg loss.

6) Sleep more, stress less: -  Both sleep deprivation and stress can cause elevated levels of the stress hormone cortisol which raised blood sugar level. Aim for seven to nine hours of sleep per night, and adopt stress-busting habits such as exercise, meditation, or yoga to reduce blood sugar level.

 

7) Never Skip Breakfast:-We’ve all heard that breakfast is the day’s most important meal. This is especially true for those who have diabetes. After fasting 8-12 hours, your body needs food to balance blood sugar levels and injected insulin from the previous night.High-protein breakfast may help reduce blood sugar level.

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