Diabetes occurs when the body does not effectively use insulin, which is referred to as insulin resistance, notes the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Blood glucose levels often get too high if you have diabetes, which is called hyperglycemia. There are numerous ways to decrease blood glucose levels if you have diabetes. Always talk to your doctor before making any changes to diet or daily activities as part of a program to keep blood glucose levels at a healthy reading.
Exercise
Exercise usually lowers blood glucose levels, reports the American Diabetes Association. Adding aerobic exercise to the daily routine boosts overall health and causes a drop in blood glucose level. Some aerobic activities include walking at a brisk pace, dancing, biking, hiking, running, swimming and jumping rope. Other exercise activities that will help decrease your blood glucose level include weight lifting and stretching exercises, notes the American Diabetes Association. Even household activities such as vacuuming and cleaning will cause a small drop in your blood glucose level. The American Heart Association notes that exercising for at least 30 minutes for all or most of the days of the week will help control diabetes. Wearing a medical identification bracelet or placing a medical identification card in your pocket or on your shoe is an important safety precaution during exercise if you have diabetes.
Prescription Medications
Prescription medications will work to lower blood glucose levels, notes the American Heart Association. There are many different prescription medications used to lower high blood sugar levels that often occur with diabetes. Some oral medications are used to lower blood glucose levels or your doctor will prescribe insulin, notes the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Regular blood tests will be done to determine how to lower your blood sugar level with prescription medications as needed.
Healthy Diet
Managing food intake to gradually lose weight is another way to lower blood glucose levels, notes the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Consuming healthy food in a proper portion size per advice from your doctor and eating meals at regular intervals will help you lose weight and lower your blood glucose level. Avoiding foods with a high sugar content or high fat content will help limit calories and eventually start to lower blood glucose levels.
