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Ways to Support Blood Sugar Management

Oct 31, 2024 Healthy Eating articles
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A person preparing a meal with fresh fruits and vegetables

Finding ways to regulate your sugar intake can be an important task for those seeking to manage their blood sugar levels. Eating a balanced diet and limiting added sugars is a great way to do this. Here's some tips that can help you support your blood sugar management:[1]

  • Include non-starchy vegetables and whole fruits in your diet. These foods are rich in nutrients and fiber and lack the added sugars that sneak into many processed foods.
  • Favor whole grains instead of ultra-processed grains. Most grain products have whole grain alternatives, which retain the nutrients and fiber that ultra-processed grains strip out.
  • Get your protein from lean sources and include seafood and plant-based sources like beans, legumes and tofu.
  • Keep track of your carbohydrate intake. Read labels or use an app to track the number of carbohydrates you get in each meal. Meal planning can help you know ahead of time how many carbohydrates you will be eating.[2]

If you have diabetes or prediabetes, talk to your healthcare provider about how to support your blood sugar management; they can give you more personalized advice. A registered dietitian nutritionist can help you create a meal plan individualized to your needs.

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References:

  1. ElSayed NA, Grazia Aleppo, Bannuru RR, et al. 5. Facilitating Positive Health Behaviors and Well-being to Improve Health Outcomes: Standards of Care in Diabetes—2024. Diabetes Care. 2023;47(Supplement_1):S77-S110. doi:https://doi.org/10.2337/dc24-s005
  2. American Diabetes Association. Carb Counting and Diabetes | ADA. diabetes.org. https://diabetes.org/food-nutrition/understanding-carbs/carb-counting-and-diabetes

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    Graham Morris

    NatureMade Copywriter

    Graham has a degree in film with a focus on screenwriting from the University of California, Santa Cruz. He enjoys learning new things and finding the best, most engaging way to communicate them to a wide audience. Graham appreciates simplicity in life and nutrition, and wants to find the easiest, no-stress ways to stay healthy.

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    Sandra Zagorin, MS, RD

    Science and Health Educator

    As a member of the Medical and Scientific Communications team, Sandra educates healthcare professionals and consumers on nutrition, supplements, and related health concerns. Prior to joining Pharmavite, Sandra worked as a clinical dietitian at University of Chicago Medicine in the inpatient and outpatient settings. Sandra received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nutritional Science, with minors in Spanish and Chemistry from the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ. She earned her Master of Science degree in Clinical Nutrition from RUSH University in Chicago, IL. As part of her Master’s program, Sandra performed research on physical activity participation and correlates in urban Hispanic women.

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