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If have been diagnosed as having an excess level of blood glucose, you might be more likely to develop several health problems such as infections, unusual blood clotting, and delay in healing any cuts and wounds. High glucose levels in the blood may also lead to medical conditions like diabetes. Fortunately, there are a variety of things you can do to help lower blood sugar level.

Staying fit and healthy is one of the easiest ways to lower blood glucose levels. Regular exercises not only help reducing blood glucose levels, but also help fighting various infections. Staying active and adopting regular exercises is also effective in lowering blood pressure. Exercises also help controlling the body’s weight and control lipids and cholesterol levels. Half an hour of walking a day can help lower your blood glucose levels. Walking to the store and not taking your bike or car is all a good idea! It is important to speak with your doctor prior to beginning any exercise program.

Your diet also plays an essential role in lowering blood sugar levels. Foods that are slower to digest are preferable. Foods to include in your diet include fruits such as pear, apple, and orange as well as oatmeal, peanuts, peas, beans and granola. Foods to avoid include potatoes, white bread and rice. Research has shown that potatoes and white bread easily and quickly convert into sugar in the body. Amazingly enough, these foods are converted to sugar quicker than a candy bar would be! You should also stay away from canned, fried, preserved, and fast foods. The fats and sugar content in almost all the fast foods is very high. Always look for healthier options whenever possible.

Drinking plenty of water is one of the most effective ways to lower blood sugar levels. Drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day helps flushing out harmful toxic substances from the body that help in lower blood sugar level, losing the weight and keep the skin healthy. A variety of herbs including meshshringi, haridra, Indian gooseberry, karela, etc help in lowering the blood glucose level. These herbs are often taken as dietary supplements. Studies have shown that these herbs help to stimulate the pancreas thereby helping in lowering the blood glucose. They also help in peripheral glucose uptake by muscles and other body structures such as cells and tissues. Other helpful herbs include yarrow, licorice extracts, cinnamon extracts, huckleberries etc.