8 How to Control Blood Sugar

Sugar in the blood may go up or down depending on activity and food intake. Stroke, heart attacks and diabetes can result from high blood sugar levels. So it is necessary for control of blood sugar to keep the body healthy.

Sugar or glucose is the energy source for cells. The average normal blood glucose levels in humans is approximately 4 mM (4 mmol / L or 72 mg / dL).

When blood sugar levels outside the normal range, it could be an indicator of medical condition. High blood sugar is constantly called hyperglycemia, or if low as hypoglycemia.

Diabetes mellitus is characterized by hyperglycemia and is the most prominent disease related to failure to control blood sugar.

As reported by the menshealth, Tuesday (30/3/2010), the following ways to control blood sugar:

1. Sports Exercise
Exercise at least 20 to 30 minutes every day. No exercise and poor eating can worsen insulin resistance somebody. Choose the favorite sport in order not to feel bored.

2. Adding cinnamon to food
Studies show cinnamon may increase insulin sensitivity. This means the body will require less insulin to keep blood sugar levels. Adding cinnamon to desserts to suppress blood sugar levels without losing sweetness.

3. If blood glucose is high, consumption of alpha lipoic acid
"These supplements are not invincible as a nutritional blood sugar and is prescribed in Europe," says Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., CNS, author of The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth. Bowden recommends 300 mg twice daily.

4. Avoid energy drinks sweet
University of Massachusetts scientists recently discovered that exercise increases insulin sensitivity by 40 percent when the deficit of 500 calories has been made, but did not result in an increase of energy when burned immediately replaced with carbohydrate in sports drinks are sweet.

5. Glucose Monitor
This will enable to know how certain foods and drinks affect blood sugar. Enough with the finger prick 2 hours after meals. The amount should not exceed 139 mg / dL, and should not be less than 100 mg / dL. If out of range, you need the oral glucose tolerance test.

6. For snacks, eat pumpkin or sunflower seeds
A little snack will not affect blood sugar. And according to a 2006 study from researchers at Tufts University, snacks are rich in magnesium that can fight insulin resistance.

7. Eat every 2 to 3 hours
Eat 2-3 hours once or fruit juice can be a little sugar. Eating with the frequency of this will help maintain stable blood sugar and prevent overeating.

8. Health Check
If you are using a thiazide diuretic for hypertension, consult with your doctor to switch to ACE inhibitors. In 2006, a review of 59 hypertension drugs, found no strong relationship between low potassium levels caused by diuretics and increased blood sugar.
(Mer / ir)