Glucose is a type of sugar that your body uses for energy. Glucose is obtained through eating foods and drinking beverages. It is digested and transported to your bloodstream. In order for glucose to be used by the body, insulin, which is a hormone produced in the pancreas, needs to be available in the bloodstream. Furthermore, the body's tissues must appropriately recognize the insulin molecule for it to be effective. When insulin is not adequately produced, or the body's tissues are resistant, body glucose levels can become too high. High glucose levels can cause blindness, kidney failure, heart disease, nerve damage and death. Therefore, you must learn how to properly reduce body glucose levels.
Step 1
Change your diet to effectively lower blood glucose levels. Avoid eating foods that contain sugar or other simple carbohydrates, such as white rice, white pastas, sodas, juices, white breads and candy. These foods cause your body glucose levels to rise quickly and above the range of normal. Continuing to eat unhealthy foods makes it difficult for your body to control your glucose levels. Choose to eat more complex carbohydrates, such as brown rice, whole wheat bread, brown pastas and cereals.
Step 2
Exercise regularly to lower body glucose levels. Regular exercise forces blood glucose into your muscle tissue to be burned as fuel for movement. Therefore, committing to daily exercise can help you lower and control your body glucose levels. Begin a walking program for at least 30 minutes a day five times per week. Gradually progress to performing more intensive exercises, such as jogging, running, biking, swimming or rowing. Frequently check your blood sugar levels, if you are diabetic, to prevent your blood glucose levels from becoming too low.
Step 3
Take your diabetes medications as directed to lower body glucose levels. Diabetes medications, such as glucophage, will either help your body produce more insulin or help your body respond better to insulin. In more severe cases of diabetes, insulin may be prescribed to lower body glucose levels. Take these medications as directed to keep your glucose levels under optimum control.
Tips and Warnings
- Write down your body glucose levels in a journal if you have diabetes. Bring your journal to your regularly scheduled doctor's visit.
- Do not take more medication than prescribed to lower your body glucose levels.
