Foods to Lower Blood Sugar Levels

If you are suffering from hyperglycemia or diabetes, controlling your blood sugar levels becomes a natural part of daily life. There are some foods you should consider adding to your diet because, not only do they have a low glycemic index, they can actually help lower your blood sugar by increasing your body's natural insulin production and sensitivity.

Avocados

The healthy fats in avocados raise your body's insulin sensitivity, thus lowering your blood sugar. They also help prevent blood sugar spikes when eaten with other foods.

Cinnamon

This tasty spice contains fiber and magnesium, which helps control blood sugar, as well as compounds that actually mimic the effect of insulin, helping to lower your blood sugar.

Garlic

High blood sugar problems can be caused by your body's difficulty in producing enough insulin. Garlic has the ability to increase your body's natural insulin production.

Lemon

A splash of lemon on a meal is not only tasty, but the acidity of lemon juice can lower the glycemic index of the foods you splash it on.

Nuts

Nuts contain healthy fats that can reduce insulin resistance, so that your body will be more sensitive to the insulin that it produces, resulting in lower blood sugar.

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• Diabetes