If you have
diabetes, you likely think about your blood sugar more than once a day.
Obviously, if you
have diabetes or are at risk for diabetes, it's very important to check your
blood sugar before and after every meal.
But sometimes a
sudden rise in blood sugar can be caused by your immune system, your
environment, or even stress.
So, you might be
thinking...
What can you do to
quickly lower your blood sugar?
Keep watching!
We're about to give
you the eight best ways to control your blood sugar quickly and safely.
We'll tell you the
best things to do to get rid of glucose.
And we'll tell you
what foods and nutrients you need to help your insulin response work better.
We'll also show you
some incredibly easy techniques that can make a huge difference in your health.
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Now... let's find out...
HOW TO BRING BLOOD SUGAR DOWN QUICKLY...8 AMAZING TIPS
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When your blood sugar level goes up, it means that your body
is getting too much glucose.
This condition is called HYPERGLYCEMIA by doctors.
Over time, having high blood sugar all the time can hurt
your nerves, eyes, and limbs.
But you CAN do something about having high blood sugar all
the time!
So, what steps should you take right now to counteract these
negative effects and problems?
Let's find out...
Tip #8: Do something.
In general, sticking to a regular exercise routine can help
you lose weight and make your body less resistant to insulin over time.
But what is going on inside your body while you work out and
right after?
It depends, is the answer.
The American Diabetes Association says that you should do 30
to 45 minutes of aerobic exercise with a moderate level of intensity every day.
Some of these body movements are jogging, cycling, swimming,
and even dancing!
Aerobic exercises work large groups of muscles for a long
time at a moderate level of intensity.
Your muscle cells will get the energy they need from the
glucose that is already in your blood.
And so, you'll probably notice that your blood sugar has
gone down right after your routine.
On the other hand, if all you want to do after your workout
is lower your glucose levels, you might want to stay away from anaerobic or
high-intensity exercises.
Some examples of these kinds of workouts are lifting
weights, doing high-intensity interval training, and sprinting for short
amounts of time.
That means that if you push yourself hard enough, you could
still be doing anaerobic exercise while jogging, swimming, or cycling.
When you move your muscles in this more extreme way, your
body releases glucose stored in your liver into your bloodstream so that it can
be sent to your muscle cells.
So, anaerobic exercises could end up making your blood sugar
go up after you work out.
But if all you want to do is keep your blood sugar from
going up right after a big meal, there is a simple form of exercise that can
help a lot. Take a walk!
Recent research has shown that just 20 minutes of moderate
to fast walking after a meal can help lower plasma glucose levels and may even
work better than exercise before a meal.
In fact, a study done by the University of Otago in New
Zealand found that type 2 diabetics who took simple 10-minute walks after meals
had average glucose levels that were 12% lower than those who took a single
30-minute walk during the day.
So, while all types of exercise can help your long-term
fasting glucose levels, if you want to lower your blood sugar quickly after a
workout, stick to aerobic routines.
And to better control your blood sugar after a meal, go for
a short, refreshing walk... after you've helped clean up.
7th Tip: Go to bed
If you already have diabetes, you may have had trouble
sleeping at times.
When you get a diagnosis, you might have symptoms like hot
flashes, having to go to the bathroom more than once an hour, and being
restless at night.
Sadly, not getting enough sleep can also cause glucose
levels to go up.
A 2013 study that looked at more than 700,000 adults found
that adults who sleep less than 7 hours per night are more likely to have high
blood pressure and high blood sugar.
And a different study found that people who slept less than
6 hours a night were twice as likely to have insulin resistance that was
getting worse.
New research shows that staying up late can cause your body
to make too much cortisol, a hormone that makes insulin less effective.
Studies have shown that high cortisol levels can make it
harder to control blood sugar.
Other studies have shown that being awake late at night,
especially, can mess up your biological clock and make your body less sensitive
to insulin.
But if you find it hard to get good sleep, experts now
suggest a few things you can do.
First, it's important to not eat for at least a few hours
before going to bed.
When people eat close to bedtime, they often feel
uncomfortable and have trouble falling asleep.
Even though you should drink water all day, drinking
caffeine right before bed can also make it hard to fall asleep.
Most doctors and nutritionists say that you should have your
last cup of caffeine at least six hours before you normally go to sleep.
Also, try not to take naps during the day, especially after
3:00.
Even though it's important to move around during the day,
you shouldn't do anything too strenuous within 3 hours of going to bed.
But getting a good night's sleep tonight can keep your blood
sugar from rising in the morning.
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Tip #6: Eat low-G.I. foods.
You probably already know that foods with a low glycemic
index are carbohydrate-based foods that won't cause your blood sugar to rise
quickly or a lot.
High G.I. foods are easy to spot, of course. They are
usually full of refined sugars and have a lot of carbs.
That means you should avoid white bread, French fries,
cereals, candies, and packaged snacks like potato chips and crackers.
Most of the time, these kinds of foods don't have much fiber
and will quickly send too much sugar into your bloodstream.
On the other hand, studies show that eating low G.I. foods
on a regular basis can lower fasting glucose levels by a lot over time.
But foods low on the glycemic index can also help you reach
your goal of lowering your glucose levels quickly.
Low G.I. foods are usually lean meats, seafood, and other
fatty foods, like avocados, that have almost no carbs.
But their high protein content has been shown to help your
body break down other carbs more slowly.
This means that certain fatty foods can do a lot to keep
your blood sugar levels stable after a meal.
Plus, most foods with a low G.I., like cruciferous
vegetables, whole fruits, and even barley, have a lot of fiber.
Like protein, fiber helps your body digest food more slowly.
This makes it take longer for sugar to get into your bloodstream.
This is one of the main reasons why eating a meal with a lot
of low-GI, high-fiber foods can help keep your blood sugar level safe after a
meal.
Tip #5. Try Berberine
Berberine is a natural compound that can be found in many
plants. It has been an important part of ayurvedic and traditional Chinese
medicine for a long time.
Most western medicine hasn't paid much attention to this
herb, but new research shows that Berberine has a strong effect on blood sugar
levels.
In studies that were published in the National Library of
Medicine, people with type 2 diabetes who took 600 to 2,700 mg of berberine
every day saw their fasting and long-term blood sugar levels drop by up to 20%.
Researchers have also found that the herb works well with
common blood sugar medicines.
But it's interesting that other research has shown that
berberine may be as good at lowering blood sugar as drugs like metformin.
Animal tests show that berberine may help type 2 diabetics
in a number of ways, including making their bodies more sensitive to insulin,
making them make more insulin, making their livers make less glucose, and
making them take longer to absorb carbohydrates.
So, as a diabetic, is it safe to use ayurvedic herbs like
berberine?
Even though the herb seems safe and can help lower your
blood sugar quickly, you should still be careful with how much you take.
There have also been reports that taking berberine can cause
side effects like stomach pain.
So, talk to your doctor before you add this supplement to
your diet.
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Tip #4: Take it easy.
There are many different kinds of stress...
Your body can be stressed by injuries, infections,
illnesses, anxiety, or even depression, which can lead to a state of chronic
inflammation.
All in all, long-term inflammation and stress can make
insulin resistance worse.
Studies show that when a person is stressed, the liver
releases glucose, and the stress hormones adrenaline, glucagon, and cortisol are
made.
As we've already talked about, these hormones can make the
body's tissues less sensitive to insulin.
That's one reason why having high levels of cortisol and
other stress hormones for a long time has been linked to high blood sugar.
But when we are stressed, we also tend to eat things that
aren't good for us without even realizing it.
So you might choose to go through the drive-thru instead of
taking your time to cook a low-carb, high-fiber meal.
How often do you reach for a high-sugar snack like a candy
bar or ice cream when you're feeling stressed?
But here's an easy way to deal with stress and lower your
blood sugar quickly.
Just chill out and think.
Several studies have shown that activities like yoga,
mindfulness, and meditation can help you feel less stressed, which can help
your body keep your blood sugar levels more stable.
In fact, a recent study showed that people who meditated
regularly for six months had lower blood sugar levels, better insulin levels,
and a better quality of life overall.
A different study found that people who regularly practiced
mindfulness and meditation were 35% more likely to have healthy blood sugar
levels than people who didn't meditate.
So, if you've been feeling especially tense or restless, it
might be time to try some R&R.
Use meditation techniques now to keep your blood sugar level
tomorrow and in the future.
Third tip: Eat chromium and magnesium.
Minerals are important to our health, and some of them can
have a big effect on how much sugar is in our blood.
Chromium, which is often found in vegetables and meat from
animals that ate grass, affects hormones and how sensitive insulin is.
Magnesium, which can be found in nuts, seeds, and leafy
greens, has been shown to lower inflammation and blood pressure.
And both chromium and magnesium can help lower the amount of
glucose in your blood when you wake up.
Researchers have found that chromium can make insulin work
better.
And recent tests on people have shown that chromium
supplements can help type 2 diabetics lower their insulin levels and use blood
sugar more efficiently.
On the other hand, research has shown that having low
chromium levels for a long time can actually make you more likely to get
diabetes.
In fact, it has been said that people with type 2 diabetes
have, on average, less chromium in their bodies than people who don't have
diabetes.
Also, not getting enough magnesium is linked to insulin
resistance because people with diabetes tend to lose too much magnesium through
their urine.
Statistics show that, just like with chromium, diabetics are
more likely to be magnesium deficient than people who don't have diabetes.
Like chromium, magnesium can help control how insulin works
in the body.
And studies have shown that it can help your body take in
more glucose from your blood.
A study by the American Diabetes Association found that
taking magnesium supplements helped people with a magnesium deficiency lower
their fasting blood sugar.
So, avoiding a magnesium deficiency by eating spinach,
broccoli, and whole grains, or by taking magnesium supplements, can help you
better control your blood sugar.
But it's important to remember that there are different
kinds of magnesium supplements on the market, and they may have different
effects on your insulin sensitivity.
So, you need to see a doctor first to find out which
supplements and how much you should take of them.
If you don't want to take supplements, you can always eat
more leafy greens, legumes, whole grains, nuts and seeds, and grass-fed meats
to get more chromium and magnesium.
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Tip #2: Drink water.
You probably already know that going to the bathroom more
often is one of the main signs of insulin resistance.
Since the body wants to get rid of extra glucose, it uses
urine to flush it out.
This means that people with type 1, type 2, and prediabetes
can lose water quickly.
And studies show that a rise in glucose levels can be caused
by not getting enough water.
So, what's an easy way to stop getting dehydrated and lower
your blood sugar?
Just drink more water!
Experts say that diabetics should drink 9 to 12 glasses of
water a day, which is about 3 liters.
By diluting the sugar in your blood, drinking water
throughout the day can help lower your blood sugar.
Plus, staying hydrated helps your body get rid of sugar that
it doesn't need.
In a 2011 study, two groups of people who were at risk for
diabetes were given different amounts of water.
The results showed that those who drank more water had lower
blood glucose levels than those who drank less water.
Also, drinking water can help you avoid blood sugar spikes
by keeping you from reaching for food in the cupboard.
It's been said that up to 37% of people often confuse hunger
with thirst. Instead of reaching for a high-sugar snack, they should just grab
a glass of water.
In fact, studies done in the past few years have shown that
drinking a glass of water right before a meal can make you feel much less
hungry.
If you drink a little water with or before your meal, it can
help you feel fuller faster and may stop you from wanting to eat unhealthy
foods or snacking in between meals.
So, staying hydrated is a key part of preventing your blood
sugar from going too high.
Tip 1: Eat more fiber.
You probably know by now that fiber can help lower blood
sugar levels.
But how does it really work?
Fiber comes from plants and is a type of starch.
But unlike other carbs, which are quickly turned into
glucose by our bodies, fiber almost stays untouched as it goes through the
digestive system.
And fiber, on its own, doesn't need insulin to work.
There are two main types of fiber...
Insoluble fiber is found in legumes and vegetables, and
soluble fiber is usually found in whole-grain foods like oats or lentils.
But most foods with a lot of fiber have a mix of both types,
in different amounts.
Soluble fiber slows digestion and feeds the bacteria in the
gut, while insoluble fiber cleans and helps the digestive tract.
In the end, though, both types of fiber can help lower your
blood sugar.
A study done on animals at Oxford Academy showed that cows
who ate two fiber-rich meals a day were able to get their blood sugar level
back to normal faster than cows who ate their normal diet.
What does that mean for people, though?
Well, many studies with real people have shown that eating
more fiber cuts down on calories, makes you feel fuller, and slows down the
absorption of nutrients.
So, eating a lot of fiber is one of the best ways to reduce
the chance of a blood sugar spike after a meal, and it will also help a lot to
lower glucose levels when you wake up.
Oh, and by the way, fiber also helps your body get rid of
bad LDL cholesterol.
So, if you have high glucose levels and want to improve your
heart health, try eating more fiber-rich foods at your next meal.
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