How to Balance Your Blood Sugar

If you have diabetes, you likely already know that this disease is caused by having too 
much sugar in your blood, called blood glucose. Naturally, one of the things you need to 
do with this disease is balance out the blood sugar. There are many ways you can do 
this, including the following.

Eat a Healthy Diet

The diabetes diet is a healthier diet where you are reducing your sugar and carbs, 
reducing inflammation with the foods you eat, and trying to eat as whole and fresh as 
possible. You don’t need to stick to a clean diet or go on something extreme like keto, 
but you should definitely be mindful of what you eat and how much sugar you are 
putting into your diet. The healthy diet typically consists of fruits and veggies, whole 
grains, poultry and fish, healthy fats, and protein sources like eggs and raw dairy 
products. Ensure you are getting enough protein, fiber, and no added sugars in your 
diet.

Get More Exercise

When you are diagnosed with diabetes, you will also be asked to get more exercise. 
This is important for general health, managing your side effects like nerve damage and 
insulin resistance, and help you to lose weight if your diabetes was caused by obesity or 
conditions like PCOS. You really want to focus on balanced exercise with plenty of 
cardiovascular and weight training mixed in. Try to aim for 3-5 days of exercise, at least 
30 minutes a day. If you are going from a sedentary lifestyle, don’t be afraid to start 
slow, then gradually increase the frequency of your workouts and eventually the 
intensity. 

Reduce Your Stress Levels

Balancing blood sugar isn’t just about your diet – you also need to reduce your stress as 
much as possible. Having a lot of stress in your life can actually have a negative impact 
on your blood sugar, causing your blood glucose levels to spike. This is due to an 
increase in cortisol, which is a stress hormone. If you want to manage your blood sugar, 
keep your stress as low as you can. 

Get Better Sleep

Finally, make sure you are getting plenty of sleep. Diabetes can cause fatigue, but it can 
be reduced if you are getting enough sleep at night and rest during the day. Sleeping 
more will also help to reduce your stress, which is going to help balance out your blood 
sugar levels.

