Five daily habits to help manage blood sugar on Thursday, August 22

What is blood sugar‼️

✔️ The concentration of glucose present in the blood

If this figure is excessively high or low, various health problems may occur.

✔️Persistent high blood sugar increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and nerve damage.

If blood sugar levels are too low, it can cause problems such as dizziness and confusion due to hypoglycemia.

 

🔸️Regular meals: Maintain consistent meal times

If meal times are irregular, blood sugar levels can fluctuate rapidly, putting a strain on the body.

Eat three meals at regular intervals, but avoid staying in a fasting state for too long.

Eating small amounts frequently, including snacks, also helps reduce blood sugar fluctuations.

 

🔸️Consumption of complex carbohydrates: a meal that raises blood sugar slowly

Choosing complex carbohydrates is also advantageous for blood sugar management.

✔️ Rich in fiber, which slows digestion and helps gradually raise blood sugar levels to maintain stable blood sugar (whole grains, brown rice, oats, vegetables, etc.)

 

🔸️ Regular exercise: naturally lower blood sugar

✔️As muscles consume energy, blood sugar naturally decreases

✔️ Combining regular aerobic exercise and strength training greatly helps in blood sugar control

Engage in regular exercise such as walking, cycling, or swimming for about 30 minutes a day.

 

🔸️Adequate sleep: Maintaining the balance of body rhythms and blood sugar

Get enough sleep of 7-8 hours a day to maintain a normal body rhythm.

Reduce the use of smartphones or electronic devices before sleeping

Maintaining a regular sleep pattern is helpful.

 

🔸️Stress management: Minimize blood sugar fluctuations

Stress is one of the main factors that cause a rapid increase in blood sugar.

Try relaxation techniques such as meditation, breathing exercises, and yoga.

Finding a stress relief method that suits you and practicing it regularly can greatly help stabilize blood sugar levels.

 

Source: D Daily Wellness