5 ways to lower blood sugar now!
4Relax
Rushed? Slept poorly? When stress rises, your blood sugar follows suit. Learn 3–4 simple relaxation exercises that you can use when you need to stop the thoughts that are spinning in your head and dampen the stress reaction in your body. When stress hormones slow down, your blood sugar follows suit.
5Stretch
Several studies have shown that even passive stretching has a blood sugar-lowering effect. Why? The muscles are activated. Self-care in the form of a few gentle minutes of stretching can therefore
be both pleasant and blood sugar-smart.
Important troubleshooting
If your blood sugar is high, you need to double check:
- Did you forget to take your medicine?
- Is the insulin okay?
- Does the injection work?
- Does the blood glucose meter work?
- You have ketones?
If you are lying high for a long time, contact your healthcare provider for advice.
