jatimnow.com – High blood sugar levels or hyperglycemia can trigger various health problems, especially for people with diabetes.
Extreme thirst or hunger, vomiting, and blurred vision can be felt by diabetics when their blood sugar levels are high.
Esther Walden, Senior Clinical Adviser at Diabetes UK, says people with type 2 diabetes need to keep their blood sugar levels stable. This is important to reduce the risk of complications, such as heart attack, stroke, kidney and eye problems.
There are many ways that can be done to stabilize blood sugar, one of which is by drinking a glass of pomegranate juice.
A study published in Current Development of Nutrition, Oxford Academic in June 2020 revealed that drinking pomegranate juice can lower blood sugar levels in just 15 minutes.
The conclusion was obtained after researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles, United States provided participants with sugar water and pomegranate juice.
They found that a lower glucose response was observed in patients who drank pomegranate juice.
Their findings also suggest that drinking pomegranate juice can help regulate blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. This occurs in people with normal weight and given pomegranate juice as much as 230 ml.
Surprisingly, all participants’ blood sugar levels decreased significantly within 15 to 30 minutes after drinking pomegranate juice.
In addition to drinking juice, nutritionist in England, Kerry Beeson, also recommends a leisurely walk as a solution to lower blood sugar levels.
Moderate exercise, such as walking, increases heart rate and breathing, which in turn increases blood flow throughout the body. He recommends walking for at least 15 to 30 minutes a day.
“Moving the muscles can stimulate the absorption of glucose (sugar) from the bloodstream, which in turn lowers blood glucose levels. Try to do it after every meal to prevent the spikes in blood sugar that are often experienced after eating,” says Beeson, as reported by The Sun, Wednesday. (6/10).
If walking isn’t your thing, Beeson suggests trying yoga. Besides being able to lower blood sugar levels, yoga will also help relieve stress.
“There is a complicated relationship between stress and blood sugar. Practicing meditation and watching your food intake have been shown in several studies to help maintain blood sugar balance,” says Beeson.
In addition, Beeson also suggests drinking more water. To stay hydrated, adults should drink about two liters of water a day.
However, when blood sugar levels are high, chances are the body will try to excrete excess sugar and make you frequent the toilet. Therefore, your body needs to re-hydrate.
“Drinking more white water can help get rid of excess glucose and lower blood sugar levels,” Beeson explains.
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