NATURALLY Way to Lower Blood Sugar Levels

One study from 2012 reported that 12–14% of US adults had type 2 diabetes, while 37–38% were classified as pre-diabetic 1.This means that 60% of all US adults have diabetes or pre-diabetes.

Increased insulin sensitivity means your cells are better able to use the available sugar in your bloodstream.

Exercise also helps your muscles use blood sugar for energy and muscle contraction.

If you have problems with blood sugar control, you should routinely check your levels. This will help you learn how you respond to different activities and keep your blood sugar levels from getting either too high or too low (2).

The following are some general dietary tips for a healthy lifestyle:2-5

• Eat regularly - avoid the effects on glucose levels of skipping meals or having delayed meals because of work or long journeys (take healthy snacks with you)
• Eat vegetables and fruits and eat them in place of high-calorie foods - a variety of fresh, frozen and canned is good, but avoid high-calorie sauces and food containing added salt or sugar
• Whole grains high in fiber are recommended as a healthy source of carbohydrate

Try drinking water or tea and coffee instead of sugary drinks and avoid adding sugar to hot drinks.
• Eat pulses, a low-fat starchy source of protein and fiber, such as beans, lentils, chickpeas and garden peas
• Reduce intake of saturated and trans fats by having poultry and fish without the skin and cooked, for example, under the grill, rather than fried.