Blood sugar spikes to an abnormally high level after a sudden increase of sugar in the blood cells. This can happen for various reasons including eating a heavy meal, not doing enough physical activity, not taking diabetes medications on time or experiencing high levels of stress.
Here are a few simple ways to lower blood sugar naturally:
1) Increase your physical activity
The first thing you should do if you notice a spike in your blood sugar is to engage in some kind of physical activity. Doing exercise is an excellent way to control blood sugar because the more physical activity you do will consequently cause more glucose to be taken up by your muscle cells. This will in turn help controlling your blood sugar level.
2) Take a hot shower
Another fast route a person can take to lower their blood sugar is to quickly take a hot shower. A hot shower can also help in regulating your blood sugar by dilating your blood vessels so the hormone that regulates metabolism flows in your body. A hot bath is found to release shock proteins that improve the uptake of glucose lowering the blood sugar alongside.
3) Relax!
Mental and emotional stress affect the blood sugar differently. Sometimes, blood sugar can increase or decrease due to stress depending on the type of diabetes you have. So it is not just food that can cause your blood sugar to increase, but stress plays an equally influencing factor. It is best to try to avoid any stressful environments you may be in and calm yourself by doing something you genuinely enjoy.
4) Monitor your blood sugar
It is very important to keep a track of the status of your blood sugar. Make sure that you keep re-checking your blood sugar after making small changes like exercising or limited high-carbohydrates in your next meal. If your blood sugar doesn’t stabilize even after such activities, immediately consult your doctor!
If you have been noticing fluctuations in your blood sugar often and find it difficult to control it, consider talking to a doctor. AugmentCare provides a wide pool of specialists with whom you can consult with and start living healthy with diabetes.
