There are many ways to lower your blood sugar naturally, but today we are going to share the most effective ones: Vitamins, Food and Exercise.
Vitamins
Reducing your blood sugar isn’t just necessary for diabetics. If you’ve had to many carbs then you may need to lower it because the body turns carbs into glucose (sugar). A vitamin you can try taking is Fenugreek. It has been shown to lower blood sugar dramatically when taken in the morning and in the evening. When you consume 500 milligrams, two times per day, you’ll notice a pretty significant decrease in blood sugar.
Food
From a dietary standpoint, try eating your carbohydrates after your proteins, fats, and veggies. In a 2011 study, it was found that doing this resulted in much less post-meal blood sugar than it did in those that ate their carbs with or before their proteins and veggies. This effect didn’t last for hours, but it lasted for generally the rest of the day and sometimes even longer, depending on the carb source.
Additionally, studies have found that adding garlic to your carb sources can reduce the impact in terms of your blood sugar as well.
Exercise: HIIT
When it comes to exercise, the best way that you can lower your blood sugar in the quickest amount of time is by doing high-intensity bouts of exercise aka HIIT. This exercise is defined as doing quick bursts of activity followed by short rest periods, and then repeating. Doing HIIT doesn’t just affect blood sugar, in the short term, studies have shown that blood sugar is affected and lowered 2 to 3 days after a single bout of high-intensity exercise.
Try repeating 30 seconds sprints, a couple of minutes rest, and you will slowly condition your body to have a lower set point in terms of blood sugar. These little tricks can not only help you if you’re diabetic, but they may help if you’re simply trying to keep a lean body and be in the best possible shape!
Disclaimer: This article is not meant to be taken as medical advice. Please consult your doctor or a healthcare professional when making changes to your diet and exercise habits.