Every time you eat a carbohydrate, your blood sugar is affected. This happens with all forms no matter if they are candy, cake, bread, whole grains, fruits or vegetables. When they get eaten, your body turns them into glucose and they are either used for energy immediately or stored for energy later. In some situations, blood sugar levels can become elevated in what is called hyperglycemia. This is often a residual effect of diabetes being that the pancreas does not release insulin properly to stabilize the blood sugar levels. When blood sugar does become elevated, there are a number of ways to lower it naturally.
Step 1
Cut out the bad carbs. Simple carbs get dispensed into the bloodstream at a fast pace which spikes the blood sugar levels. Avoid these in order to lower your levels. Some examples are candy, cakes, cookies, soda, white bread, processed baked goods and jams.
Step 2
Eat more fiber. Fiber is found in complex carbohydrates. These types of carbs get digested at a slow pace in the body, which causes a slow elevation of blood sugar. Some examples of complex carbs that are high in fiber include oatmeal, oat bran, whole wheat bread, pasta and whole grain cereal.
Step 3
Get some exercise. When you exercise, your body uses stored glycogen for energy, which is derived from glucose. This can help keep your blood sugar levels down. It can be weight training or cardio exercise like walking, biking, swimming or stair stepping. To make it even more effective, exercise before your meals.
Step 4
Eat frequently. Eating meals every 2 to 3 hours throughout the day will help give you ample energy and also keep your blood sugar levels stable. Make these meals a balance of protein, carbs and fats. An example of a meal is a salad with chicken breast, 1 tbsp. of olive oil and a whole wheat bun.
Step 5
Use some supplements. There are various supplements that can help keep blood sugar stabilized and also promote the proper release of insulin. Some of these include chromium, cinnamon, zinc and salacia oblonga.
Step 6
Drink wine or tea with dinner. According to a study done by the University of Massachusetts Amherst, drinking red wine or black tea with dinner can help keep blood sugar levels lower after the meal has been eaten.
