According to the American Diabetes Association, nearly 24 million children and adults in the United States suffer from some form of diabetes. Controlling blood glucose levels is essential to preventing diabetes-related health complications. What, when and how much you eat can significantly affect your blood sugar levels, and lowering your blood sugar through diet can decrease or eliminate your need for insulin and improve your overall health and long-term prognosis.
Tips and Warnings
- Consider your diabetes medications when eating to lower glucose levels. Eating too much may require additional insulin, and eating too little following insulin administration may cause hypoglycemia.
