Natural Treatment For Abnormal Blood Sugar and Diabetes

When people think of blood sugar, they often associate it with some form of diabetes, which is a condition of elevated fasting blood sugar and abnormal sugar metabolism. However, having high blood sugar without an official diagnosis of diabetes is still detrimental to cardiovascular health, cognitive function, and overall inflammation. Unstable blood sugar also affects our energy and moods throughout the day and our sleep at night. Once blood sugar abnormalities have been identified there are several different ways to treat it.

First and foremost, change your diet. Get rid of all the artificial foods found in packages, all the sweets and baked goods, and anything processed. Instead fill your plate with tons of vegetables, slow releasing carbohydrate, some healthy protein, and healthy fats. Avoid alcohol as much as possible, especially if your sleep is affected. Timing of meals is equally as important as what you are eating, so be sure to eat regularly.

Second, be sure you are not deficient in key nutrients for blood sugar metabolism. Some nutrients involved in blood sugar metabolism are B vitamins, vitamin C, magnesium, zinc, alpha lipoic acid, chromium, and vanadium. In my office, I determine how nutrients are needed based on each patient’s history, blood work, salivary, and hair mineral testing.

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