6 Foods To Eat When Your Blood Sugar Is High.

Introduction

When your blood sugar is too high, it can lead to a lot of different unpleasant symptoms. When your blood sugar rises too high, it can cause adverse reactions in your body and result in dangerous side effects like dehydration, nausea, mood swings, and more. To avoid these side effects, be mindful of the foods you eat if your blood sugar has spiked recently or if you have diabetes, which can result in high blood sugar levels all the time. Here are some foods to avoid when your blood sugar is high. But what you eat may be able to help manage those feelings and prevent them from getting worse. Learn about the foods that are high in fiber and protein, as well as foods with natural sugars to keep your blood sugar level in check

What is a blood sugar spike?

A blood sugar spike is when your blood sugar levels rise quickly and dramatically. This usually happens after eating a large meal or drinking too much soda. A blood sugar spike can cause you to feel tired, shaky, irritable, and hungry again soon after your meal. 

A high-fat meal also increases the amount of insulin required by the body to get the excess glucose into cells for energy. This type of food causes an overproduction of insulin which in turn often leads to a crash in blood sugar levels leaving the person feeling exhausted.

How to lower your blood sugar

If you suffer from high blood sugar, don't panic. There are many foods you can eat to lower your blood sugars. One of the most effective is eating a big salad with protein and healthy fats. Another great option is to have a light dinner, like cottage cheese with fruit.

Foods that can cause a high blood sugar

Many foods can cause high blood sugar. These include white bread, sugary drinks, and even some fruits like bananas. If you have diabetes, it is important to avoid these foods altogether. However, if you are just trying to maintain a healthy blood sugar level, then it is important to keep a food journal to make sure you eat meals that have a low glycemic index.

What foods to eat when your blood sugar is high,

Stay hydrated

Water is essential for regulating blood sugar levels, and dehydration can contribute to hyperglycemia. If you’re experiencing high levels of glucose, drinking water can also help bring them down. Oily fish: These types of fish, like salmon and tuna, are rich in omega-3 fatty acids that help to lower insulin resistance. Fiber: Foods like beans, legumes, and other whole grains are rich in fiber.

Don’t rely on sugary snacks

When you eat food that spikes your blood sugar, like white bread or corn syrup, it can cause your body to release insulin. Insulin helps move excess glucose from your bloodstream into cells for storage. But if you regularly consume large amounts of sugary foods and simple carbs (foods made with refined grains, like white rice or enriched pasta), then your insulin may become less effective at ushering glucose where it needs to go either into other cells or back out into circulation to be used as fuel. Eventually, too much glucose builds up in and around fat cells, which can cause them to swell. Over time, chronic elevation of glucose levels leads to serious health problems like heart disease and diabetes.

Eliminate refined carbs

Refined carbs digest quickly and cause our blood glucose levels to spike. This rapid spike prompts a rapid crash, which in turn prompts us to reach for more refined carbs. Before you know it, you’re constantly hungry and never feel satisfied. To keep your blood sugar levels stable, try eating fewer processed grains such as white pieces of bread and bagels, as well as rice and pasta.

Eat plant-based proteins

When you eat meat, it’s broken down into glucose, a type of sugar that your body uses for energy. When you eat more proteins and fewer carbs, though, your body keeps producing more insulin to keep up with higher levels of protein in your bloodstream. Since insulin has a hard time breaking down protein into glucose, it begins storing fat instead. So steer clear of red meat and other animal products when your blood sugar is high. opts for fish and leaner cuts of pork or chicken instead.

Consider supplements

I’ve seen some very effective supplements for lowering blood glucose levels, but in most cases, they don’t replace any part of your food regimen. Here are a few to check out: chromium (not a supplement but an essential mineral that regulates insulin), xylitol and stevia (natural sweeteners); and cinnamon (cinnamon lowers both LDL bad cholesterol and raises HDL good cholesterol while lowering triglycerides and it tastes great!). I suggest working with a naturopathic doctor to help determine which supplements would be best for you. In some cases, supplements may cause a brief spike in blood glucose levels due to their effect on insulin.