Low Carb Diet to Lower Blood Glucose

Type 2 Diabetes is a rising problem, and can often be indicated by high levels of blood glucose. A diet high in carbohydrates raises blood sugar, and the body secretes insulin to transport the sugar into your cells. But over time if you eat too many carbohydrates the body can stop responding to insulin, and your blood sugar can get high. A lower-carb diet may help you lower your blood glucose.

Foods for the Day

• Eat simply during the day. Fresh fruits, vegetables, and simple dairy products are all that are allowed, in small portions. Anything cooked should be reserved for dinner.

  Start your day with a piece of fruit. A fresh apple as breakfast can be very effective at giving you energy for the day, along with vital nutrition.

  Later on in the morning have a small protein meal like a cup of plain yogurt with some berries. Try to keep your sugar down.

  As a lunch, have another piece of fruit, maybe a banana or pear, or some more berries.

  For your afternoon snack, have another small protein meal, maybe some cheese, a protein shake, or cottage cheese.

  You can also have vegetables at any time during the day. The idea is to keep your calories and overall sugar low, and to increase your protein and fiber. You will be hungry during the day, but after a few days your body will adjust. This will help keep your blood sugar from spiking too high, and minimize your requirement for insulin, the hormone that transports sugar out of your blood.

Foods for the Night

• At night, switch your diet. Instead of eating small amounts of simple foods, you will have a big, well-prepared dinner. This will help keep your metabolism high and help promote muscle, and ultimately may help lower your blood sugar.

  Start your meal with a good salad, lots of fresh, leafy vegetables. Follow your salad with a good-size portion of protein. Steak, chicken, fish, beans, and cheese are all examples of good proteins. Cooked vegetables should be consumed next, asparagus, carrots, broccoli, etc. Finish your meal with your carbohydrates: breads, potatoes, rice, etc.

  Eating your carbohydrates after your vegetables and protein will do two things that may help lower your blood glucose. The first is that you will probably be almost full by the time you get to them, so you will eat less. The second is that it will slow the absorption rate, and your blood sugar won't spike as much.

Supplements to Help

• The first supplement every person should have in her diet is a solid multivitamin. Many nutrients are used in managing blood sugar, so it is vital that you aren't deficient in any of them. The multivitamin should use food sources, and contain as many vitamins and minerals as possible, like the NOW Multi-Food Complex.

  Chromium is a mineral that plays a big role in managing your blood sugar. Supplementing with 200 mcg, once or twice a day with food, is great to help your body manage your blood sugar.

  A fiber supplement is also a great idea. As you have more fiber in your diet, you will absorb the sugar in your diet more slowly, and therefore your blood glucose will be easier to maintian. Psyllium husk is a great source of fiber that can be added to your protein shakes, or other drinks. Five g once or twice a day is great to help maintain regularity.