Diabetic Diets

We review diabetic diets and provide information on controlling your blood sugar along with free diabetic recipes.

Diabetic Diet: 5 Ways To Quickly Lower Your Blood Sugar Level - Part Two

Most diabetics find out very quickly that they must regulate their blood sugar levels through a diabetic diet. If the sugar is left in there blood for a long period of time, it can cause great damage to their heart, nerves, kidneys, and eyes. So, one must find a way to lower their blood sugar level so they can remain in good health.

I mentioned in my previously article that there were 5 good sources to incorporate into your diet that will help lower your blood sugar level and keep it stable. They were eating cinnamon, having some apple cider vinegar, drinking plenty of water, taking the herb ginseng, and exercising. Here are 5 additional ways that you can lower your blood sugar levels by adding them into your diet.

One is to watch what foods you do eat. Try to eat low-glycolic foods as they are digested by your body at a much slower rate thus keeping your blood sugar level stabilized. These foods include oatmeal, fruits, peas, peanuts, and granola. Hint: sprinkle 2 tablespoons of cinnamon into a bowl of oatmeal and you will have a tremendous meal that will make you full while keeping your blood sugar level even.

Another way is too drink decaffeinated coffee. Studies have shown that if you combine coffee with some simple sugar items like donuts or a Cinnabon cinnamon roll, that it will decrease the rise of your blood sugar level. It does this because of a chemical that is found in the plant that helps slow the rate at which your intestines absorb the sugar. Please note however, caffeinated coffee does not do this.

Relaxation is another great technique. Stress is a great blood sugar rising culprit because the stress releases a hormone that causes your blood sugar to spike. Great ways to alleviate the stress is to sit down, breathe deep, drink some relaxing tea, put on some soothing music and relax.

Garlic and onions can also help lower the sugar in your blood. Studies have proven that certain components that make up the garlic and onion can decrease your blood glucose levels. It does this by stimulating the pancreas to produce the insulin that controls the sugar level in your blood.

Laughing can also lower your blood sugar. Now, when researching this for my mother who is a diabetic that loves to cheat, I found this and actually laughed myself. But there has been a study in Japan that proves laughter can help decrease your sugar in your blood. They say the chemicals that are released when you laugh help your body compensate for the sugar in your body.

Diabetics have to keep their blood sugar level at a stable rate and this can be accomplished by sticking with a diabetic diet. Most type 2 diabetics have to battle having too much sugar in their system. To avoid all the nasty diseases your organs can get from having too much lingering sugar, you need to find ways to keep it stable. This can be accomplished by following these tips and incorporating them into your daily diet.

Click here to read the first article titled: “Quick Ways To Help You Maintain A Normal Level Of Blood Sugar - Part One”