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Hyperglycemia & Weight Loss

Hyperglycemia is a condition that causes glucose levels in the blood to be too high. It is an indicator for type 2 diabetes. Weight loss may be one of the symptoms of hyperglycemia, but a healthy diet and exercise can prevent the occurrence of this precursor for diabetes. Diabetics manage blood glucose through medication and diet. Weight loss can have a significant impact on diabetes and the management of glucose levels.

  1. Healthy Diet

    • A healthy diet is one of the best prescriptions for diabetes and hyperglycemia. Those who are experiencing high glucose levels are not able to use the excess sugars as fuel. Glucose is the main source of fuel for the body and when it is not able to be used, dangerous levels of sugar exist in the bloodstream and result in physical symptoms.
      Once the condition has been diagnosed, medications along with a healthy diet are usually the treatment. A healthy diet is one that uses lean sources of protein and carbohydrates from vegetable sources. Reduce the amount of processed foods and refined sugars in the diet to help bring glucose levels down.
      The diabetic diet stresses the importance of monitoring blood glucose levels several times a day. This can help determine the impact that some foods have on your sugar level.

    Weight Loss

    • Those with type 2 diabetes can greatly impact their condition through weight loss. Even losing just a few pounds can have an impact on your health and condition. There is not a specific diabetic diet that should be followed for managing glucose, but a good weight loss program that eliminates 500 calories from your daily caloric requirements to maintain your current weight results in a one-pound weight loss per week. Be sure to keep your rate of weight loss to one or two pounds per week for a greater chance of keeping the pounds off.

    Lifestyle Changes

    • Include exercise in your daily life and you will decrease your blood glucose and weight. Exercise is an important part of managing hyperglycemia and diabetes. Aim for 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise every day at least five days a week for improved health and blood sugar levels. Start slowly with only 10 minutes if it has been a while since you exercised. Remember that it's not a race, and small efforts now will gradually lead to reaching the 30-minute goal.

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