How to Get a High Blood Sugar Reading Down

High blood sugar is a symptom of diabetes. When your blood sugar is too high, you risk damage to your liver, kidneys, heart and blood vessels. Blood sugar levels fluctuate depending on diet, illness, stress, exercise and medications. You need to determine the cause of your high blood sugar level and have it treated. If you do not, you may damage your internal organs. When blood sugar is very high, your may go into a coma. There are steps you can take to get a high blood sugar reading down.

Things You'll Need

• Physical examination
• Diabetes medication
• Diabetic diet
• Exercise program

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Instructions

• 1

  See your doctor. Your physician will determine why your blood sugar is high. He or she may recommend blood and urine testing to evaluate your glucose levels. A primary care physician may recommend that you see an endocrinologist, a doctor specializing in diabetes treatment.

• 2

  Take your medication. Your doctor will prescribe medication for your elevated blood sugar. He or she may prescribe either insulin injections, or an oral medication. Take your medication as directed.

• 3

  Adjust your diet. When you have high blood sugar, your doctor will give you a diabetic diet to follow. Diabetic diets are restricted-calorie diets and offer a combination of foods that work together to bring blood sugar readings down.

• 4

  Exercise more. Physical exercise naturally decreases blood sugar levels. It will also keep your weight in check, which is beneficial in keeping your blood sugar down. Ask your doctor to recommend an exercise program for you.

• 5

  Relax. Stress and anxiety cause spikes in blood sugar levels. Take time to do the things you enjoy, spend quiet time listening to soothing music, watch your favorite shows, and get eight hours of sleep a night.