{"id":818,"date":"2018-03-12T13:47:58","date_gmt":"2018-03-12T13:47:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=818"},"modified":"2024-01-30T12:08:01","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T06:38:01","slug":"quick-and-effective-ways-to-control-blood-sugar-spikes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/quick-and-effective-ways-to-control-blood-sugar-spikes\/","title":{"rendered":"Quick and Effective Ways to Control Blood Sugar Spikes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/quick-and-effective-ways-to-control-blood-sugar-spikes\/#How_Can_You_Control_Blood_Sugar_Spikes\" title=\"How Can You Control Blood Sugar Spikes?\">How Can You Control Blood Sugar Spikes?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span class=\"c4\">Maintaining healthy blood sugar levels goes a long way in living healthy with type 2 diabetes. Normal blood sugar levels tend to spike when after a meal the sugar content in your blood rises and falls drastically. As time passes by, your body turns incapable of using insulin effectively and this can lead to type 2 diabetes. You need to make the right changes to control blood sugar spikes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/\/lps\/inapp-beato-paid-coach-consult-web?id=2400330&#038;campaignid=2400330&#038;source=2400330&#038;utm_content=%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F818\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-768x225.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-420x123.png 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-840x246.png 840w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-150x44.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.ehjtpo7w9uov\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_You_Control_Blood_Sugar_Spikes\"><\/span><span class=\"c8\">How Can You Control Blood Sugar Spikes?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c4\">Let us look at the different ways to control blood sugar spikes as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/HG-Fz38Q34rQWhmi-dsU2l3nND8uLn2rcZVVlrVIvxzj_HoBqKsT4i2fY7SWGdDvHoWqfJKimbELxb1nsCy1Kyql_iGDpyJwfAGneYsYOS29GNDgIgRU3hq4ZYJ6M6hEGp-A_a_p\" alt=\"How Can You Control Blood Sugar Spikes?\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"c2\">1. Low-Carb Diet<br><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"c4\">Carbohydrates cause spikes in your blood sugar and hence must be avoided. While complex carbs eaten in controlled quantities are a better alternative, it is best to always opt for low-carb diets which in fact contribute towards reducing sugar levels.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/shutterstock_1095723260.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/shutterstock_1095723260.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/shutterstock_1095723260-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/shutterstock_1095723260-420x235.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/shutterstock_1095723260-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"c0\"><strong><span class=\"c2\">2. Reduce Sugar Intake<br \/><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"c4\">Processed foods like candy, cookies and sodas apart from other junk food items \u2013 directly contribute towards raising your blood sugar levels. Table sugar added to drinks or dishes further leads to consumption of raw sugar, piling on more calories without any nutrition. Your body breaks these simple sugars, causing an almost immediate spike in blood sugar. Studies show that consuming sugars is associated with developing insulin resistance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c0\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/xYBM1C0UIxZ5A0gYoOc_grA5O-ShbiV4HMockPu0G74o1NZH3tvLH3emIElUBvqoS_n3bZ8Z4O5DDlqCIECULjTgztDw1kFXCxMRa_V85SCgpWaohAH95vcsWjpk9ZOU8MfEK5fZ\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"c0\"><strong><span class=\"c2\">3. Importance of Weight Loss in Diabetes<br \/><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"c5\">Being overweight or obese can make it even more difficult for diabetics as it reduces body\u2019s ability to utilize insulin effectively.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"c5\">Maintaining a healthy weight<\/span><span class=\"c4\">\u00a0will also help you stay fit and active which in turn boosts your overall body functioning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c0\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/CpiPLfQYbXbm6VR5xDAjSvcyrBqeymJZIQw1iYgif0c4arVJaTjnVCWNGr_D-7gFh8-aF_htIm6y5Tk4bk4bQM9TBfcEkyyMfbrXzADFjjpDWybHCDIpE2bjlvymUuLCAo92BskC\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"c0\"><strong><span class=\"c2\">4. Plan an Exercise for Diabetes<br \/><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"c5\">Exercise helps control blood sugar spikes<\/span><span class=\"c4\">\u00a0and activates the muscle cells to better absorb glucose from blood. Both high-intensity and moderate-intensity exercise have been found to reduce blood sugar spikes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c0\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/qj_Ykx69X77grvmfFGhuBVk_Aidn9u4Zrl-JgKwWLD_rdl5zwV4fSzzthJrSDKg3MwvG7cLTMCdTsjLMjd8yfHQ7ksR6YMl7cLl14bnpj_Fri7JdJ7MGXbSLjvj9gG5zbGY17qlX\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"c0\"><strong><span class=\"c2\">5. Drink More Water<br \/><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"c4\">Staying hydrated is extremely important to maintain healthy blood sugars. Apart from blood sugar, staying hydrated has numerous benefits for proper body functioning. When you are dehydrated, your body produces a hormone called vasopressin. This encourages your kidneys to retain fluid and stop the body from flushing out excess sugar in your urine. It also prompts your liver to release more sugar into the blood.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c0\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/U5l5r5mxZssDg2qa4SLAPvmKdQlep5qNbPic9YqxUR1Qj7xGMwi1GzrNefe4h0241x2SJ3tTmwwvDxetX2LpA_aww9iVqU64MjGPdqV3lP7TnfBlBsQru0WIiulp_51fMRTNTuIU\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"c0\"><strong><span class=\"c2\">6. Eat More Fiber<br \/><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"c4\">Soluble fiber works wonders in controlling blood sugar spikes. It also makes you feel full for a long time, reducing your junk bingeing and ultimately limiting your carbs, calorie and sugar intake. It dissolves in water to form a gel-like substance that helps slow the absorption of carbs in the gut. This results in a steady rise and fall in blood sugar, rather than a spike.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"c0\"><span class=\"c4\">Fiber rich sources may include \u2013<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"c1 lst-kix_e8j3gjvqpji4-0 start\">\n<li class=\"c0 c3 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c4\">Oatmeal<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c0 c3 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c4\">Nuts<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c0 c3 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c4\">Legumes<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c0 c3 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c4\">Some fruits, such as apples, oranges, and blueberries<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"c0 c3 li-bullet-0\"><span class=\"c4\">Many vegetables<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"c0\"><span class=\"c5\">Eating healthy along with keeping regular check on your blood sugar levels using a\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"c5\">glucometer<\/span><span class=\"c4\">\u00a0is the best way to stay in control.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":11477,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[7,10,8,27],"class_list":["post-818","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diabetes-basics","tag-diabetes-care","tag-diabetes-diet","tag-diabetes-management","tag-diabetic-diet"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/818"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=818"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/818\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19162,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/818\/revisions\/19162"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11477"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=818"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=818"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=818"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}