How to Lower Your Fasting Blood Sugar

Diabetes is a life-altering condition that can at times be frustrating to manage. Healthy eating, exercise and medication are likely tools that will remain forever in your life. Keeping your fasting blood sugar level as constant as possible also is essential.

Things You'll Need

• A healthy diet
• Exercise
• Cinnamon

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Instructions

How to Lower Your Fasting Blood Sugar Levels

• 1

  Eat consistent amounts of food at each meal or snack. Especially watch carbohydrates. If you eat a bedtime snack make sure it is healthy.The Mayo Clinic suggests choosing a "free" food, like a can of diet soda, a sugar-free gelatins, a couple saltine crackers or a few baby carrots.

• 2

  Add some exercise to your evening routine. It's healthy for the body and helps to lower blood sugar levels. The exercise does not have to be strenuous. A 30-minute walk can have a profound effect on the blood sugar levels.

• 3

  Make sure it is truly a fasting blood sugar level you are taking. You should take your blood sugar at least three hours after you have had anything to eat or drink. This might sound obvious but many diabetics have that first cup of coffee, glass of juice or slice of toast before checking their levels.

• 4

  Drink alcohol responsibly. Alcohol does have a few health benefits. However, use caution with alcohol. One drink with dinner or lunch is fine. The Mayo Clinic suggest sticking to dry wines and light beers due to the lower caloric content. You also need to discuss this with your doctor first and indulge in alcohol only if your diabetes is under control.

• 5

  Add cinnamon to your diet. Cinnamon slows the rate of digestion, which then slows the rate sugars enter the bloodstream. Sprinkling some on yogurt, cereal or tea is enough to get the maximum benefit. Eating large amounts of cinnamon can cause stomach upset.