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Tips for Lowering Blood Sugar

In the high blood sugar condition of diabetes, glucose from digested food cannot be moved into cells due to insulin deficiency of the body. This increases the sugar level in the bloodstream, which can be lowered by various methods, depending upon the gravity of the condition.

  1. Self Care

    • Maintain a healthy diet free of sugar and caffeine. Have fewer carbohydrates and more green leafy vegetables and animal proteins. Avoid full fat dairy products and red meats. Consult a professional dietician to get a meal plan, regarding the amount and times of food and medication, if you have to take any. Exercise every day and take walks to improve blood circulation in all the body parts such that they can perform properly to maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Make it a point to check your blood for sugar level and urine for ketones until you are normal. Such methods will help you monitor your progress while you lower your blood sugar level.

    Medical Treatment

    • Though some cases of diabetes might be effectively healed with lifestyle and dietary changes without any medication, your physician might sometimes find it necessary for you to take drugs like insulin for battling Type 2 diabetes. In that case, remember to take your prescription drugs regularly. If you already have diabetes and the blood sugar level has shot up suddenly, make sure to consult your doctor. You might be told to take medicines for the first time for diabetes, or to change the strength or delivery process of your existing medication or prescribed new drugs altogether to better treat your condition. You might be asked to shift from oral insulin to injected insulin. Once you are on medication, take care that you maintain the timing of your drugs before or after meals or during the day, according to your doctor's prescription. Sometimes, peaking of blood sugar level might be because of another illness or infection. Health professionals need to be consulted just in case, and proper medical care and attention need to be brought about.

    Herbal Remedies

    • The spice cinnamon is known to be beneficial for lowering blood sugar levels and maintain normalcy. Figs and fenugreek are known to aid in digestion and slow the absorption of sugar. Bitter gourd, bitter melon, curry leaves, onion and garlic are known to aid in reduction of blood sugar levels, too.

    General Measures

    • Try to remain motivated to stick to your lifestyle and dietary alterations. Get hold of information about management of diabetes and become part of support groups. Be proactive in reporting and taking measures as soon as you become aware of a peaking in your blood sugar level. Taking diabetic vitamins will help keep other diseases at bay. Try to handle stress efficiently and sleep well.

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