By Gail Nettles
If you've been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, how to lower blood sugar is likely one of your first questions. You can do it -- starting right now -- but it's both easy and hard.
Why is it easy? Because the steps are simple and uncomplicated.
As to why it's hard? It means changing our way of life up to this point. How we look at how we eat (the wrong foods) and exercise (not enough).
Never fear, you can do it! High blood sugar ravages your body, but, here are three easy ways to lower your blood sugar and escape the damages that having high blood sugar afflicts on your body.
But First: You're Not Alone
First, remember that if you have type 2 diabetes, you are not alone. There are millions of people out there who already have this disease. And people have it in different degrees as well. Some people are just slightly over the edge, while others suffer from brittle diabetes (i.e. uncontrolled diabetes).
You have plenty of company. Some famous people with diabetes include Patti LaBelle, Stephen Furst and Mick Fleetwood, to name three. Diabetes doesn't discriminate; it strikes people of all races, nations and ages.
Lowering Blood Sugar to a Safe Range
First, what is a safe range? You need to know your fasting blood sugar, and this generally means testing it the first thing in the morning, before you eat. You want the range somewhere between 4.5 to 6.5 mg/dl.
So let's get down to it -- three ways to lower blood sugar and even reverse type 2 diabetes.
First Look at Your Diet
Diet is the first and the most important step you can take to lower your blood sugar. Think about it; ignoring your diet is probably part of why you have type 2 diabetes in the first place. What's the secret here? It's what you've heard all along; plenty of fresh veggies, lean proteins and healthy fats.
Go Easy on the Carbs
All to many diabetics don't think about the carbohydrates in "healthy" foods, like fresh fruits and whole grains. yes, you need these as part of a new lifestyle, but caution is necessary. You see, fruits and grains both contain sugar and sugar-like substances.
Oh, and forget about fruit juice; the kind you buy is normally sweetened with HFCS (high fructose corn syrup) which is terrible for your blood sugar levels.
Get Your Exercise
You knew this was coming, right? Your goal is to get in at least 30 minutes a day. Can't do 30 minutes right now? Work up to it. We're talking your health and even your life here!
The higher your current level of blood glucose, the more you need to make exercise a daily affair. Straight out, exercise helps to regulate blood sugar.
You can't just ignore diabetes and hope it will just go away. You must takes steps -- today -- to ensure your health for the future.
Do you want to end type 2 diabetes once and for all? Then you can't afford to miss this information. Learn how to reverse diabetes now and live a happier, healthier life!
