How to Reduce Blood Sugar Level
High blood sugar levels can lead to conditions such as diabetes and may also contribute to other health issues such as obesity, infections and the inability to heal wounds properly. Exercise and diet can help to level out the blood sugar levels, and supplements can be taken to assist this process. Low-glycemic foods are digested slowly and will help to lower the blood sugar levels. These include oats, grains, beans, apples, pears and peanuts.
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Exercise daily for 30 minutes to regulate the blood sugar levels. If your levels are erratic, make sure your exercise is low-impact walking. Being physically fit will help balance your blood sugar levels.
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Eat low-glycemic foods such as apples, pears, oatmeal, peanuts and beans, and avoid high-glycemic foods such as fast foods, potatoes and white wheat foods such as white bread and pasta. These get turned to glucose faster than candy. Carbohydrates become sugar in the body when you don't use the energy you've consumed, and this sets your blood sugar levels off. Eat broccoli, asparagus and greens along with proteins such as chicken, fish or tofu.
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Drink at least eight cups of water a day to lower blood sugar levels and wash out any toxins. Adding 2 tbsp of apple cider vinegar and a tbsp of honey to your morning cup of water will also help to flush your system clean, as apple cider vinegar contains pectin, a fiber which actually flushes fat, toxins and cholesterol from your body.
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Drink tea with ginseng, licorice root, yarrow, huckleberries and cinnamon powder. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder a day will help even out blood sugar levels when taken consistently.
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Look into taking a supplement of chromium. This is a compound in the body that helps with the storage and metabolism of fats, carbohydrates and protein and helps to keep balanced blood sugar levels. Please consult with your physician before taking chromium to make sure it is right for you.
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