By Niveditha Kalyanaraman
November 15th, 2023
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Blood sugar spikes occur when your blood sugar rises and then falls sharply after you eat. In the short term, they can cause lethargy and hunger. Blood sugar spikes can also cause your blood vessels to harden and narrow, which can lead to a heart attack or stroke. Here are 6 ways to steady a glucose spike.
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A low-carb diet can help steady blood sugar spikes. Low-carb diets also have the added benefit of aiding weight loss, which can also reduce blood sugar spikes.
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Sugar is effectively empty calories. It causes an immediate blood sugar spike and high intake is associated with insulin resistance.
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Exercise helps control blood sugar spikes by increasing the sensitivity of your cells to the hormone insulin. Exercise also causes muscle cells to absorb sugar from the blood, helping to lower blood sugar levels.
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Soluble fiber can help control blood sugar spikes. 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.
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Always make sure you drink as soon as you’re thirsty and increase your water intake during hot weather or while exercising. Stick to water rather than sugary juice or sodas, since the sugar content will lead to blood sugar spikes.
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Add some spices like Cinnamon and Fenugreek to your diet. They may have beneficial effects on your blood sugar if you take them with a meal that contains carbs.
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