How to Lower a Glucose Level

Overview

An elevated levels of glucose in the blood stream is referred to as hyperglycemia. Hyperglycemia is a symptom of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and occurs when the body does not make enough insulin or cannot correctly regulate its insulin supply. According to "The California Food Guide: Diabetes," by Lucia Kaiser Ph.D, R.D. and Rae Lynne Lee M.P.H., R.D., if left untreated, long-term complications of hyperglycemia can include "potential loss of vision, renal failure, cardiovascular symptoms and sexual dysfunction."

Step 1

Exercise at least 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week. Physical activity will increase the effectiveness of insulin, a natural hormone that helps regulate your blood glucose level.

Step 2

Watch what and when you eat. Eating five small meals a day, compromised of a variety of foods that are low in fat and sugar, can greatly help regulate your glucose level. Baked or grilled meats and vegetables along with fruits and high fiber foods are all excellent choices for someone inflicted with hyperglycemia.

Step 3

Speak with a health care professional about prescribing diabetes pills, insulin injections or an insulin pump. Diabetes pills are usually more effective in people who have recently been diagnosed with high levels of glucose and who do not have a history of insulin injections. Insulin injections are administered daily and their dosage must be closely monitored by the patient. The insulin pump, which has quickly gained in popularity over the pill or injection, allows you to regulate your insulin more accurately and efficiently with the push of a button, therefore eliminating the daily needle pricks.