Blood sugar management involves many different factors from the food you eat, to the movement you do, to the stress you experience. All of these things and more can and do impact blood sugar levels. Below you will find links to articles covering all of these topics.
In these articles I go into depth on the following (and more!):
One thing you’ll hear many health care professionals say quite often is that “we could all benefit from eating like we have diabetes” … and no, this doesn’t mean bland boring food. It means balanced meals aimed at stabilizing blood sugar levels! My food philosophy for people with diabetes involves doing this with fat, fiber, and protein and not eating carbohydrates by themselves.
Normal blood sugar levels for someone without diabetes are defined as the following…
If you have been diagnosed with any type of diabetes, your health care team will help you set individualized goals for your blood sugar levels.
HgbA1c gives us an idea of what blood sugar levels have been doing over the last 2-3 months. Here is what different ranges of HgbA1c indicate:
Your healthcare team will set a HgbA1c goal based on your unique situation.
Let’s dive into these topics a little more! Managing blood sugar levels involves so many different factors!
How you choose to monitor your blood sugar levels and how often you choose to monitor those blood sugars will depend on a variety of factors. The great thing about living with diabetes now, as opposed to 100 years ago, or even 20 years ago, is we have many options to choose from and can make choices on what works best for our health goals and unique needs.
Exercise not only lowers blood sugar levels, but if done consistently, it also can combat insulin resistance and help your body use insulin (either from your own pancreas or an outside source) more efficiently.
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