Keeping one’s blood sugar within
the appropriate target range may prevent the complications associated
with the disease, diabetes. Generally, it’s a matter of understanding
what make the blood sugar ebb and flow. The daily factors are
based on how the food triggers the reactions of blood sugar.
Foremost, many diabetics are aware of the significant role
food plays in the blood sugar level. Between one to two hours
after food consumption, the blood sugar is at its highest. Then
it begins to decline. What is consumed, when and the volume
all impact the blood sugar.
Diabetics should endeavor to consume foods at the same time
and amount daily. The consistency allows for better control
and management of blood sugar.
The category of foods is another determining factor of blood
sugar levels. Since food is comprised of protein, carbohydrates
and fat. While all three groups can elevate blood sugar, carbohydrates
pose significant impact. Scheduling meal times and medications
is a good measure. Minimal food in comparison to medication
may trigger the perils of hypoglycemia or a very low blood sugar.
Excess amounts of food may cause the blood sugar to ascend too
rapidly or hyperglycemia.
Aside from a properly regulated diet, diabetics should coordinate
regular exercise into the daily regimen. Everyone’s body has
a different response to physical activity. Alternatively, exercise
generally lowers blood sugar levels with the effect occurring
for several hours subsequently.
For the inactive or sedentary diabetic, a physician should
be consulted prior to beginning a fitness training program.
Moderate to light household chores (lawn work, gardening or
cleaning the house) that require diabetics to stand on their
feet for extended periods may affect the blood sugar.
