Ways to Level Out Blood Sugar Levels to Stop Sweating

Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) occurs when there is an abnormally low level of glucose in the blood. It may happen two to five hours after eating a meal (reactive type) or as a result of not eating for eight hours or more. Hypoglycemia can also be due to effects of diabetic medication. Symptoms of low blood sugar include sweating, tremors, anxiety, rapid pulse and hunger. If Hypoglycemia is not treated, confusion, loss of consciousness or seizures may result. Lifestyle and dietary improvements can stabilize blood sugars and prevent related sweating.

Lifestyle

• Alcohol, tobacco and caffeine can cause drastic swings in blood sugar levels. Eating dessert after dinner can cause insomnia and sweating at night. If low blood sugar and sweating are reactions to diabetic medication, consult a physician. Extreme fluctuations in blood sugars are a sign that the prescription needs adjustment or the patient needs additional help and monitoring. Newer types of insulin medications may cause less hypoglycemic episodes.

  Eat small, frequent meals throughout the day rather than large heavy meals. Do not go long intervals without eating. Eat a serving of fiber and protein, such as bran crackers with cheese, when a low blood sugar attack strikes. This helps with longer lasting relief of symptoms. Try celery and peanut butter at bedtime.

  Stress influences adrenal function and has a major impact on blood sugar levels. Regular moderate exercise helps reduce stress, stabilize blood sugars and prevent hypoglycemia symptoms. Be sure to eat before and after exercise sessions. Modify stress in other ways by practicing meditation or guided relaxation, getting a massage, listening to music or taking a vacation. Join a support group or attend therapy to address specific issues and keep tension from building up.

Diet

• A high-fiber diet that includes lots of steamed or raw vegetables is associated with stable blood sugars. Instead of white rice, bread, noodles and potatoes, eat beans, brown rice, tofu, quinoa, oats, fish, low-fat kefir and cottage cheese, raw nuts, yams, fish and skinless turkey and chicken. Enjoy natural whole fruits such as apples, bananas, grapefruits, lemons and cantaloupes.

  Packaged and processed foods, fried foods, sugar and high-fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated oils and soft drinks contribute to unstable blood sugars. Use stevia or molasses to sweeten herbal teas. Avoid sweet fruit juices or dilute them with water.

  Spirulina and brewer's yeast are high-protein supplements that can prevent sweating as a result of low blood sugar. Avocados, which contain a seven-carbon sugar that supresses insulin production, are an ideal food for people with hypoglycemia.