High blood sugar is the major marker of diabetes.
Also known as hyperglycemia, on the extreme end of things, it can lead to vomiting, excessive
thirst and hunger, vision problems, and more.
For diabetics or pre-diabetics, in particular, it’s important to monitor your blood sugar
and actively find ways to reduce it when it gets too high.
So, what are 5 EASY and ALL-NATURAL ways to lower your blood sugar levels?
We’re going to find out in this video…
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HERE ARE 5 EASY WAYS TO LOWER YOUR BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS NATURALLY…
Tip #5.
Move Your Body You likely already know exercise is a critical
pillar when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle.
The body thrives with movement.
In fact, exercise is associated with a variety of health benefits including:
* Maintaining a healthy weight * Reducing your risk of heart disease
* Improving mood and mental health * Providing anti-aging effects
* And helping to lower and regulate your blood sugar levels!
Exercise is able to help improve blood sugar levels by increasing your insulin sensitivity.
This means your cells are more readily available to take in and use the sugar from your blood.
On top of this… when you contract your muscles during exercise…
they use blood sugar!
This again can help naturally lower your blood sugar levels, keeping you away from any dangerous
readings!
In fact… researchers recommend small bouts of exercise throughout your day for blood
sugar regulation….
And ESPECIALLY if you have diabetes.
Sitting all day can reduce your insulin sensitivity…
Thus, by adding small bits of movement you can counteract this.
And it doesn’t have to be anything major.
Try performing a few stretches or squats when you stand up…
Or go for a quick walk around your home or the office.
The point is to find ways to MOVE!
And do so regularly.
If you sit all day for work, aim to move every hour or so.
But exercise is one-half of this equation… which leads us into our next point…
Tip #4.
Watch Your Carb Intake If you’re diabetic or prone to high blood
sugar…
you want to be monitoring your blood sugar levels fairly regularly.
This also means watching what you put in your body and how it might impact your blood sugar.
And carbs are a huge part of this!
The body breaks carbohydrates down into sugar.
Inevitably… this will increase blood sugar in the body.
Usually, insulin helps level this back out… but with diabetes, it doesn’t quite work
this way!
In fact, some research indicates that diabetics might benefit from planning out their meals
ahead of time… in order to avoid overdoing it on the carb front.
At the same time, it pays to be aware of what carbs sit WHERE on the glycemic index scale.
The glycemic index scale offers a range in which foods impact your blood sugar levels.
For instance, a high GI food is white bread, which is why most diabetics tend to avoid
it.
Meanwhile, other foods, like carrots and kidney beans, sit fairly low on the glycemic index
scale….
Barely touching your blood sugar levels.
Thus, it’s crucial to make smart choices with carbs and pay close attention to HOW
MUCH carbs you’re consuming…
as well as how they may impact your blood sugar.
Additionally, eating carbs with protein and fat is encouraged for blood sugar management
as this slows the absorption of these sugars in the digestive tract… meaning you won’t
experience huge blood sugar spikes.
Now, onto the next!
Tip #3.
is Manage Stress!
Stress is rampant in today’s modern world.
We ALL experience it….
Some even on a DAILY basis.
The problem with stress is that your body releases the hormones, glucagon and cortisol,
which increases blood sugar levels.
In other words, chronic stress is a sure-fire way to watch your blood sugar levels get out
of control.
Yet, with relaxation and stress-management techniques - like meditation - researchers
showed how stress AND blood sugar levels naturally decreased.
Inevitably, there are various ways you can get your stress levels under control including:
* The aforementioned regular exercise * Journaling
* Deep breathing exercises * Progressive relaxation techniques
* And more!
The goal is to find one that works for you and helps you cope with life’s stressful
moments….
Because the truth is they’re going to happen.
It’s how you react and handle it that matters the most!
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Now, back to our list!
Tip #2.
Is Prioritize Sleep Poor sleep is associated with a variety of
ill health effects including: * Weight gain
* Mood disturbances * Decreased insulin sensitivity
* Increased risk of diabetes * And more!
A lack of sleep also increases cortisol in the body… which as we just learned, increases
blood sugar levels.
You want to ensure you’re getting ENOUGH quality sleep each night.
Most adults need 7-9 hours of sleep every night….
And this usually means going to bed and waking up at the same time….
As well as sleeping in a quiet, dark, and cool environment.
When you nail down your sleep…
SO many other health things fall into place… including blood sugar regulation.
Make this a priority!!
And now our number one tip to easily lower blood sugar levels naturally is…
Tip #1.
Get Enough Magnesium & Chromium Surprisingly, blood sugar dysregulation can
occur due to nutrient deficiencies.
The truth is your body can only do so much with what you give it.
If you think of your body like a factory…
it needs the RIGHT supplies to create the RIGHT product or outcome.
In other words, your body needs the right nutrients to function optimally.
Interestingly, diabetes and increased blood sugar levels are linked to magnesium and chromium
deficiencies.
Are you getting enough of these in your diet?
It’s thought that chromium helps with the action of insulin… thus, helping lower blood
sugar levels.
Meanwhile, magnesium has also been shown to reduce blood sugar levels…
although, the exact connections aren’t entirely known.
Either way, many people are deficient in these nutrients without even knowing it.
So, you can likely benefit from adding more of these foods to your diets!
Magnesium and chromium rich foods include: * Meat
* Vegetables * Fruit
* Dark leafy greens * Nuts
* Dark chocolate * And beans
Eat more of these foods to avoid deficiencies that could impact your blood sugar levels!
So…
there you have it: 5 EASY WAYS TO REDUCE BLOOD SUGAR NATURALLY:
* Move Your Body * Watch Your Carb Intake
* Manage Stress * Prioritize Sleep
* Get Enough Magnesium & Chromium What do you think?
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