Adopt these simple habits to control diabetes

Keeping our diabetes in check on a daily basis can be difficult, especially with all the sugar cravings and our dependency on sugar, be it with tea, biscuits, or sweets. Many things change the blood sugar levels, which sometimes happen unexpectedly. However, there are a few things listed below that you can try to keep your blood sugar levels in check. 

1. Food

Having a healthy eating lifestyle can be a major kick for your blood sugar. Include more non-starchy vegetables, fruits and whole-grain food in your diet. Make sure you limit the intake of food that have high sugar and fat. 

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2. Exercise

Keeping your body physically active is another crucial factor to keep your diabetes in check. When we exercise on daily basis, the body muscles use glucose (sugar) for energy, and the insulin in our body is used more efficiently. You can start with light exercises, and make your workout sessions more strenuous slowly. The longer you will exercise, more effective it will be. Note: Keeping your body active by doing regular, daily household chores can also improve blood sugar. 

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3. Low stress

Stress makes the body less sensitive to insulin and increases blood sugar levels. Under stress, our bodies adapt “fight or flight” response, in which it starts storing sugar and fat for energy, thus, increasing sugar levels. You can work on minimizing stress by Yogam meditation or indulging in day-to-day activities that make you happy. 

4. Smoking and Liquor consumption

Smoking makes our bodies dull and makes it harder for us to do exercise. On the other hand, the consumption of alcohol, such as beer, wine, and liquor also affects our blood sugar levels. According to the American Diabetes Association, women should not have more than one drink a day and men two, quotes webmd.com.