How to Bring Your Glucose Level Down
The level of glucose in your blood can become too high as a result of diabetes. This metabolic disorder occurs when your pancreas doesn't secrete enough insulin, or your body is resistant to the effects of insulin. You can frequently bring your blood-glucose level down with diet and exercise, but you may need to treat severe high-blood sugar (hyperglycemia) with insulin.
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Obtain your blood-glucose level. Your blood-glucose level should be in the range of 90 milligrams of glucose per deciliter of blood (mg/dl) and 130 mg/dl. Your highest blood-glucose level occurs about two hours after your meal and should remain below 140 mg/dl. But you're generally not considered hyperglycemic until your blood-glucose level reaches 180 mg/dl.
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Inject insulin according to your doctor's instructions. You may need to inject yourself with insulin after a meal if your blood glucose is above a certain level. Family members or emergency personnel may need to administer insulin in an emergency.
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Do regular aerobic exercise such as brisk walking, cycling or running. This type of exercise primarily benefits your heart and lowers your blood glucose by using it as an energy source. You may need to ensure your urine doesn't contain any ketones before exercising if you're severely diabetic.
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Reduce your sugar consumption. You may need to cut back on your sugar intake or stop eating it entirely if you're severely diabetic. Your body converts table sugar into glucose very quickly, so sugary foods can cause your blood glucose level to spike.
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Eat more vegetables. Vegetables are generally an excellent source of dietary fiber, which can lower your blood-glucose level. Eat a minimum of 50 g of fiber each day if you're diabetic.
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