Learn more about ways to manage your hyperglycemia with diet.
Can You Manage Hyperglycemia With Dietary Changes?
However, it’s critical to understand how to leverage the foods you eat to obtain the greatest benefit.
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The GI of a food will vary depending on the rate of digestion.
The faster the digestion of a food, the higher the GI value.
Carbs are important to monitor when you have hyperglycemia because eating carbs drives up blood sugar.
The digestive system breaks down digestible carbohydrates into sugar, which then enters the blood.
Ultimately, youll want to plan for regular, balanced meals to avoid high or low blood sugar levels.
Eating about the same amount of carbs at each meal can help.
Pairing carbohydrates with protein and fat sources will increase blood sugar less than if eating carbohydrates alone.
Water Intake
Water is crucial for overall health.
Plain water is the best zero-calorie option for quenching your thirst if you have hyperglycemia.
Unsweetened coffee and tea are examples of healthy choices.
Drinking plenty of water is an important component of managing and preventing hyperglycemia.
How Much Water Should You Drink?
Soluble means something can be dissolved in water.
Oats are also beneficial to heart health.
Legumes, including beans, chickpeas, and lentils, are among the lowest glycemic index foods.
Fish
Fish is another food to consider adding to a glycemic-friendly diet.
Certain Types of Dairy
Most dairy products have a low glycemic index (below 55).
Sweetened and flavored yogurts can be high in sugar, so choose plain or lower-sugar options.
Garlic
Garlic is a known superfood.
Ingesting garlic can:
Garlic has superstar benefits in hyperglycemia management, too.
So take care in what form and how much garlic you ingest at any given time.
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