If your blood sugar is too high or too low, this is not good for your health. It can cause some unpleasant symptoms that you should be aware of. Diabetics are prone to unstable, fluctuating blood sugar, but it can also occur in prediabetics who are unaware of their blood sugar reading. If you experience the symptoms described in this article, please see your doctor and request a blood test.

It is currently estimated that almost nine percent of the US population is diabetic. Many of these individuals are undiagnosed and many known diabetics are poorly controlled.

The symptoms of type 2 diabetes can be very mild and some people get no symptoms at all until their diabetes is at an advanced stage and irreversible damage has been done to their body.  The earlier diabetes is detected and treated, the better chance you have of avoiding the complications of the disease.

The following are all possible symptoms of high blood sugar:

  • Increased hunger
  • Increased thirst and dry mouth
  • Fatigue
  • Increased urination, particularly at night
  • Sores that do not heal
  • Infections such as thrush or skin infections such as boils or fungal skin infections
  • Blurred vision
  • Burning, numbness or tingling in the feet or hands
  • Irritability and mood changes
  • Headaches
  • Dizziness

 The following are possible symptoms of low blood sugar:

  • Fatigue or feeling very sleepy
  • Anger, irritability or anxiety. A crash in blood sugar can adversely affect your mood
  • Extreme hunger even if you only ate a short time ago
  • Strong cravings for sugar or high carb foods
  • Irregular heart beat
  • Shakiness
  • Getting sweaty even in cool temperatures
  • Nausea that is relieved by eating
  • Dizziness
  • Mental confusion
  • Developing a headache

Natural strategies for balancing blood sugar

Keep an eye on your blood sugar

A large number of people have diabetes type 2, but are undiagnosed. If you haven’t had your blood sugar checked within the last 2 years, go to your doctor for a test. You should get a fasting blood sugar test as well as an HbA1c test. It is necessary to get both as a one off fasting blood sugar test can be a poor indicator of your glucose tolerance, as this type of test does not indicate how high your blood sugar gets after a meal. If you consume a lot of sugar and grains you may have elevated blood sugar levels for a large portion of the day, that a fasting blood test may not pick up on. A glycated haemoglobin test (HbA1c) is much more reliable as it better indicates your blood sugar for the past three months during the day and night. Your HbA1c should be below 5.5%. If you know you are a diabetic, measure your blood sugar after meals to get an idea of how your body responds to different foods.

Minimize the carbohydrate in your diet

People with insulin resistance cannot handle ordinary amounts of carbohydrate in their diet; as they oversecrete insulin in response to eating carbs. Sugar, bread, pasta, rice, potatoes, breakfast cereals, sugary drinks and anything made of flour will all cause a dramatic rise in blood sugar, therefore these foods should be avoided. If you are insulin resistant you are less likely to feel satisfied after eating these foods, as a result you tend to overeat. There is an excellent low-carb eating plan in the book ‘Diabetes Type 2: You Can Reverse It Naturally’.

 Base your diet on protein

It is essential to consume some form of protein with every meal to help stabilize blood sugar levels, promote fullness and aid weight control. Sources of protein include eggs, seafood, red meat, whey protein, nuts, seeds and legumes. Synd-X is a low-carb high protein powder that is not only delicious, but excellent for lowering blood sugar levels and promoting satiety. Berberine capsules improve insulin sensitivity, keep blood sugar balanced, as well as reducing hunger and cravings.

Try to make exercise a regular part of your week

Exercise has significant health benefits such as reducing blood pressure, improving cardiovascular health, promoting a healthy mood and aiding weight loss. In addition, physical activity naturally lowers blood sugar and insulin levels. Ideally, you should exercise every day for a minimum of 30 minutes, and if this is not feasible then at least 5 days a week. It is essential to get some cardiovascular exercises and strength training in. Good cardiovascular exercises include walking, cycling or swimming, and weight training can involve weights or exercises using your own body weight.

Good sleep is necessary for a healthy metabolism

People often underestimate the importance of good quality sleep. It is recommended to get between 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night. Falling short of this can make you more prone to weight gain and high blood sugar. Lack of sleep increases levels of the hormone ghrelin, the hunger hormone. Sleep deprivation also causes fatigue and lack of motivation which means you are less likely to exercise and make healthy food choices. If you have trouble getting to sleep, magnesium is an excellent mineral for promoting relaxation and for maintaining good quality sleep. Melatonin can make it easier to fall asleep.

Look after your liver

Maintaining a healthy liver is essential for balancing blood sugar levels, as if your liver is not functioning optimally you will be susceptible to hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) and sugar cravings. Fatty liver is when your liver becomes clogged with fat and this impairs your livers ability to act as the primary fat-burning organ and master detoxifier. Fatty liver diagnosis often occurs years before a diabetes diagnosis. Taking a quality liver tonic like Livatone Plus provides the nutrients needed to improve the health and efficiency of your liver.

“The above statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease”.