Calming Down Might Help Lower Your Blood Sugar

If a person is experiencing blood sugar that is too high, stress could be the culprit and deep breathing techniques may help lower it.

Alefiya Faizullahboy, RD, certified diabetes educator at the North Shore-LIJ Health System, says people can also try walking and drinking a few glasses of water to lower their high blood sugar.

Eating a well-balanced diet can help people avoid blood sugar spikes.

“The recommendations for patients with diabetes are the same as for the general public,” Ms. Faizullahboy said regarding proper diet. “Look at creating a healthy plate; make sure that you include a variety of foods. And pay attention to portion control.”

Depending on whether a person is trying to maintain their weight or lose weight, they should eat about three meals a day and two or three snacks, Ms. Faizullahboy says.

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