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How Do I Treat High Blood Sugar?

Healthy eating and maintaining a daily exercise routine is essential for reducing high blood sugar levels. Create a limit in how much starch you consume in order to regulate sugar consumption. Starch is broken down by your body and creates sugar, which contributes to your blood glucose levels. Reduce your saturated and trans fat intake as they contribute to obesity, which is linked to diabetes. Lastly, take your diabetes medication as directed by your doctor to maintain consistent blood glucose levels.

  1. Healthy Eating

    • Depending on your weight and body mass, your doctor will prescribe the recommended daily caloric intake. Increase your non-starchy foods, as they provide vitamins and minerals without excessive amounts of calories and carbohydrates. Non-starchy foods include most green vegetables, carrots, cucumbers, eggplants and onions. Fresh fruit such as bananas, plums, apples and peaches provide vitamins C, E, and B-6 while providing low levels of sugar. Your daily meals should consists mostly of non-starchy foods, followed by small portions of lean meats and starchy foods. Lean meat in your diet should include fish, skinless chicken, lean ground beef and turkey. Saturated fat and trans fat can be found in ground beef and the skin of chicken, and can contribute to weight gain if consumed in high amount on a regular basis.

    Daily Exercise

    • At least 30 minutes of exercise will keep your cardiovascular system in order and reduce the risk of high blood sugar due to obesity. Exercise can include walking, dancing or doing housework. To prevent soreness, stretch for at least 10 minutes before exercising. Drink plenty of water during exercise to prevent dehydration, and test your blood sugar level to monitor any significant changes.

    Medication

    • Test your blood sugar level before eating, and two hours after eating to closely monitor the change. Create a daily log of your blood sugar levels to accurately determine which foods cause higher rises in your sugar level. Show your doctor your glucose level journal in order to help him find the best foods and diet for you, and to determine if a change in medication is necessary.

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