Can you eliminate high blood sugar by changing your diet?

[jennifer_bloom]

I usually get hungry after lunch but my doctor told me my health needs to improve so I avoided sugar and processed food for lunch today but my calorie intake was very low, much lower then normal. And now it's 4 and I have no hunger at all. It's possible my hunger was caused by blood sugar issues and not by low calorie meals.

[Oliverlogan263]

Yes, you can absolutely reduce high blood sugar through dietary changes! Here are some key strategies:

• Limit added sugars - This includes sugar-sweetened beverages, processed foods, desserts, etc. Read labels and aim for foods with little to no added sugar.

• Increase fiber - Fiber-rich foods like vegetables, fruits, legumes and whole grains can slow the absorption of sugar and help stabilize blood sugar levels. Aim for 25-30 grams of fiber per day.

• Reduce refined carbs - This includes white bread, pasta, and rice. Switch to whole grain alternatives to reduce the impact on blood sugar.

• Spread carbs throughout the day - Instead of eating most of your carbs at one meal, try to have some at each meal and snack to avoid spikes in blood sugar.

• Choose healthy fats - Mono and polyunsaturated fats like olive oil, avocado and nuts can help control blood sugar by slowing carb digestion. Limit saturated and trans fats.

• Eat lean protein - Foods like chicken, fish, eggs and beans provide a slow, steady release of energy and help balance blood sugar when combined with carbs at a meal.

• Avoid processed meats - Nitrites found in luncheon meats, hot dogs, etc. have been linked to insulin resistance and elevated blood sugar.

• Reduce sodium - A lower sodium diet has been associated with improved blood sugar control and insulin sensitivity.

Making these changes to limit added sugar and refined carbs while increasing fiber, healthy fats and protein through whole foods can absolutely help stabilize your blood sugar levels over time. Combined with regular exercise and a healthy weight, diet is one of the most impactful factors in controlling prediabetes and preventing type 2 diabetes.

Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

[Drooogie4]

The best way to stay full and to stabilize your blood sugar is to add more protein and fiber into your diet more than anything else.

It made a WORLD of difference for me. My A1C went down and my focus and hunger between meals is a lot better.