Can I Lower My High Blood Sugar Naturally?
Do you have pre-Diabetes or Type 2 Diabetes? Would you like better control of your blood sugars (also known as glucose)?
Read on to find out more information on natural approaches to lowering blood sugar.
** Please Note** The information provided here may not be applicable for those with Type 1 Diabetes.
What Is High Blood Sugar?
First, let’s define it, a clinical diagnosis refers to any of the following (ADA, 2019):
A random (not fasting) blood test showing a glucose level equal to or greater than 200 mg/dL
A fasting blood test showing a glucose level equal to or greater than 126 mg/dL
Hemoglobin A1c blood test showing a result equal to or greater than 6.5% (this is a blood test showing a 3 month average).
Any one of these tests may be ordered when concerning symptoms for Diabetes are present, such as: frequent urination, excessive thirst, fatigue, blurry vision, unusual weight loss or gain. Please contact your doctor if you are experiencing any of these symptoms and have not been evaluated.
See more here https://www.diabetes.org/diabetes/type-1/symptoms
Tips To Naturally Lower Blood Sugar
Regular exercise and a healthy diet are known for their ability to lower glucose levels. Regular exercise is 150 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes of high-intensity cardio per week. Swimming, jogging, bicycling, interval training, or any exercise that raises your heart rate to 50-85% of its maximum will do.
For more information on this, read more here.
Diet is probably the most important factor when it comes to controlling blood sugar. Excess intake of carbohydrates, added sugars, and processed foods result in higher levels of circulating glucose. This puts a burden on the pancreas to secrete more insulin (the hormone the body releases in response to elevated glucose levels) to remove the excess sugar quickly. This becomes a vicious cycle, eventually leading to decreased insulin effect and a diagnosis of Diabetes. A diet based on whole foods can lower blood sugar naturally.
A few key nutrients have been shown to improve blood sugar levels. Studies have shown that combining these nutrients with a healthful diet and regular exercise can reduce glucose levels substantially. The additive glucose lowering effect of these natural supplements can also benefit those taking oral or injected medications. Some clients have successfully lowered their blood sugar enough to discontinue their diabetes medications!
