How to Bring Down High Sugar With Diabetes

It can be challenging to maintain normal blood sugar levels if you are a diabetic. Diabetes mellitus, or Type II diabetes, can accelerate kidney, heart and eye damage, so it is important to keep your blood sugar in check. Diabetes is a very manageable condition, and you can take many steps to help keep your blood sugar within normal limits.

Instructions

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  Maintain a healthy weight. Obesity can contribute to an increased level of blood sugar, and by losing, or maintaining a healthy weight, you can reduce the risk of rising blood sugar related to excess weight. Keep an eye on your weight with a properly working scale, but do not weigh yourself excessively, as this can cause lead to undue stress, which also can increase blood sugar.

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  Exercise on a regular basis as recommended by your physician. By doing mild exercise and staying active, you may see your blood sugar readings go down. Start slow, and increase your exercise as tolerated. Wear comfortable shoes, so that your feet do not become injured. Diabetics have a higher risk of acquiring sores or ulcers on their feet, so make sure when you exercise, your shoes are comfortable and fit properly. Report any foot irritation or sore to your doctor.

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  Eat healthy foods. Your physician will probably recommend a diabetic diet, which is a healthy eating plan consisting of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein and dairy. The diet may also be a calorie-restricted diet to promote weight loss. It is important that you do not deviate too much from the diabetic diet, because the combination of foods that it includes work together to maintain a healthy blood sugar level. Avoid junk food as much as possible. Limiting junk foods is not only prudent for the diabetic, it is a good idea for anyone who wants to maintain a healthy diet.

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  Incorporate cinnamon into your diet. Cinnamon can help regulate and lower blood sugar. Add some to your morning healthy cereal or sprinkle 1 tsp. on cut-up fruit such as pears or apples. Cinnamon also comes in capsule form. Check with your doctor before incorporating cinnamon into your diet.

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  Eliminate soft drinks and sugary fruit juices. Incorporating more water and reducing sweet drinks can help lower your blood sugar. Unsweetened drinks like tea can be sweetened with artificial sweetener.

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  Take your medication as prescribed. It is important never to skip your diabetic medications, and always take them as recommended by your doctor.