Many people mistakenly assume the only thing they need to do to keep their blood sugar levels balanced is to cut out foods containing lots of sugar. While it is certainly a contributing factor, there are many other steps you can take to help prevent your blood sugar levels from rising too high.
Whether you are a Type 2 diabetic or not, your job is to understand what these other factors are so you can adjust your diet in a way that makes sense for you. If you are overweight, reducing the amount of sugar in your diet will help you to lose weight.
Simple Sugars:
First of all, you should definitely cut down on the amount of simple sugars in your diet. This includes drinks like soda, fruit juice and sweet tea. And of course, candy. These are simple sugars.
You should also be careful about natural sugars in fruit. This is especially true if you have problems with your blood sugar, even you are overweight and not a Type 2 diabetic. Always combine fruit with some kind of protein to slow down the absorption of sugar into your body.
Complex Carbs:
Eating complex carbohydrates instead of simple carbohydrates is very important also. Instead of choosing white bread for instance, choose a high-fiber bread with whole grains. Instead of a white potato, it might make more sense to have a sweet potato. Anytime you can replace a simple carbohydrate with a complex one, it will slow down the process of it turning into sugar in your body.
Processed Foods:
Another important part of regulating your blood sugar is cutting out processed foods. Basically you want to shop in the perimeter of your grocery store. This means you are looking for whole foods such as lean meats, fresh fruits and fresh vegetables. The items in the center of your grocery store are usually processed foods and can sit there for months or even years without going “bad”.
Eating Out:
Be careful when eating outside of your home as well. Many restaurants add extra fat, salt and sugar in order to make the food taste better. Because you cannot control what is in your food when eating out at a restaurant, or even in take-away, be very careful when you order to eliminate additions like sauces and butter. When ordering a salad for instance, always get your dressing on the side. That way, you can simply dip your fork in it before each bite and cut down on the amount of sugar, salt and calories you are eating.
Finally, if you have been prescribed medication, make sure to take your medication as directed. Until you reverse your Type 2 diabetes, it’s important to take your medication at the correct time so you avoid problems with your blood sugar.
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