Tips for Maintaining Healthy Blood Sugar Levels

Maintaining healthy blood sugar levels is essential for overall well-being and preventing conditions like diabetes and metabolic disorders.

Maintaining Healthy Blood Sugar Levels FAQ

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How do I Manage my blood sugar?

Many lifestyle factors can help you manage your blood sugar. This includes things like eating a healthy diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables, maintaining a healthy weight, and getting plenty of exercise. Other tips for managing your glucose levels include:

How can I lower my blood sugar if I have diabetes?

Lifestyle modifications such as getting regular exercise and following recommendations for diet can help with lowering glucose levels over time. Depending on the type and severity of diabetes, insulin or other medications may also be needed. If your blood sugar is above 240 mg/dL, check with your doctor.

What should I do if my blood sugar is low?

Eat four pieces of hard candy. Wait for 15 minutes and then check your blood sugar again. Do one of the above treatments again until your blood sugar is 70 mg/dL or above and eat a snack if your next meal is an hour or more away. If you have problems with low blood sugar, ask your doctor if your treatment plan needs to be changed.

How do you manage diabetes if you have a high blood sugar?

Sugary drinks can be used to quickly raise blood sugar that is too low. These drinks include regular soda, juice and sports drinks. Exercise is another important part of managing diabetes. When you move and get active, your muscles use blood sugar for energy. Regular physical activity also helps your body use insulin better.

How can I reduce my blood sugar level if I have diabetes?

Talk to your GP or diabetes nurse to find out what support is available on the NHS in your area. Physical exercise helps lower your blood sugar level. You should aim for at least 2.5 hours of activity a week. You can be active anywhere as long as what you're doing gets you out of breath. Find out more about exercise.