How to Keep Your Diabetes In Check?

Managing diabetes requires you to be more conscious and aware of what you do and what you eat. Keep an eye out for what makes your sugar levels rise and what makes them fall.

It’s challenging to keep one’s sugar levels consistent throughout the day, but you can keep them in check using the following tips:

Food

If you have diabetes, you must make careful food choices. Food directly affects your blood sugar, and being unaware of the type of food that causes a spike in your sugar levels can be dangerous.

• Keep a count on the carbohydrates you eat; they have an enormous impact on blood sugar levels.
• Portion control your meals.
• Have a balanced meal plan. Your meals should have plenty of greens, proteins, and fats. Refined carbs are just bad; stick to whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.
• Make a medicine and meal schedule. Find the best time to take your medication.
• Avoid sugary drinks completely. These raise your blood sugar levels instantly.

Exercise

Being physically active helps your body regulate insulin levels. Because your body uses sugar for energy, exercising lowers your blood sugar level. Opting for strenuous exercising is the best, but even light activities like cleaning, gardening, or housework can have a huge impact on your blood sugar levels.

• With the help of your doctor, make an exercise plan.
• Be consistent, and keep an exercise schedule.
• Understand what blood sugar levels are appropriate for you.
• Keep a check on your sugar levels before, during, and after your exercise.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Keep a snack with you always; exercising can sometimes lower your blood sugar levels a lot.

Medication

For diabetic patients, medication is often recommended, especially when exercising, and a healthy diet just isn’t affecting your blood sugar levels enough.

• If your medicines constantly lower your blood sugar levels too much, tell your doctor.
• If you’re getting other medications alongside, do ask your doctor if they will affect your sugar levels.

Stress

Stress causes a spike in your blood sugar levels. It also makes it difficult to manage your diabetes management plan.

• Keep a check on your stress levels.
• If you notice a link between your stress and blood sugar levels, get serious. Learn things to control stress like mediation, breathing techniques, and yoga.
• If all else fails, seek out a professional therapist to identify stressors.

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