I was diagnosed with pre-diabetes about 16 years ago. So keeping an eye on my blood sugar level and striving to keep it under certain numbers is a focus for me. If this is something you also need to pay attention to then perhaps what I have learned might be of some help to you.
Fiber is the key. (I like to get straight to the point). Having said that now I will go into all the 'stuff'.
Blood sugar, also known as glucose, is the main sugar in your blood and your body’s main source of energy. Blood sugars vary all day. A normal fasting blood sugar (before you eat or drink in the morning) is less than 100 mg/dl. Blood sugars anytime of day regardless of when or what the last meal was should always be under 200 mg/dl. Blood sugars exceeding these two levels could signal prediabetes or Type 1 diabetes or Type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is a condition where the body cannot produce enough insulin or use insulin properly to correct blood sugars to safe levels. The latter is often referred to as "insulin resistance".
High fiber is key to the foods that lower blood sugar, so increasing your soluble fiber intake will help you lower your blood sugar. Focus on eating foods that stabilize blood sugar such as unrefined carbohydrates like whole grain bread or pasta, sweet potatoes, legumes, lentils, nuts, and non-starchy vegetables.
Another perk? High fiber foods can help you feel fuller. That can help you avoid overeating or craving foods that can negatively affect your blood sugar. Men should aim for 30 to 38 grams daily, and women 21 to 25 grams daily, according to the Mayo Clinic.
I am not a doctor nor am I an authority on disorders or diseases. In fact I am not even a registered Dietician. I'm just a semi-retired regular person who has done the reading and the research and this is just a blog. Just sayin'.
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