How to Keep Your Insulin Levels Lower

1. HOW TO KEEP YOUR INSULIN LEVELS LOWER Insulin is a very important hormone that your pancreas produces. It serves a variety of purposes, includ- ing allowing your cells to absorb sugar from your blood for energy. Chronically high insulin levels, also known as hyperinsulinemia, can cause excessive weight gain and major health concerns such as heart disease and cancer. Learn how to recognise and con- trol high and low blood sugar levels so that you can prevent medical emergencies DIABETES IS A LEADING CAUSE OF Blindness Kidney failure Heart attacks Strokes TYPE 1 DIABETES 70 mg dl Born with the inability to produce enough insulin Need insulin therapy on a daily basis TYPE 2 DIABETES Due to chronically high intake of refined sugars and simple carbohydrates (breads, rice, grains, etc.) the body is unable to process the sugar and type 2 diabetes is acquired Ineffective use of insulin by the body Increased body weight and physical inactivity Type 2 diabetes affects more than 95% of patients with diabetes INSULIN RESISTANCE: WHAT CAUSES IT? Insulin resistance is caused by a variety of factors, including, High intake of refined sugars (sweets) & simple carbohydrates (breads, rice, grains, etc.) Overeating and being inactive Age Steroid use Poor sleep habits Smoking SYMPTOMS OF INSULIN RESISTANCE Even after a meal feeling hungry Feelings of tingling in your hands or feet Urination is more frequent or increasing Feeling a little more fatigued than normal A severe case of thirst or hunger BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS ARE AFFECTED BY A VARIETY OF CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: Caloric intake When and how much you workout Where do you inject your insulin? You should take your insulin shots at the same time every day Sickness & Stress HIGH BLOOD SUGAR (HYPERGLYCEMIA) When your blood sugar (glucose) level rises above the healthy range, you have high blood sugar THINGS CAN HELP YOU AVOID HIGH BLOOD SUGAR PROBLEMS Check your blood sugar levels frequently Exercise on a regular basi Ensure a good carb intake Raise your fibre intake Stay hydrated by drinking water Control the amount of food you eat LOW BLOOD SUGAR (HYPOGLYCEMIA) When your blood sugar (glucose) level falls below what your body requires, you have low blood sugar THINGS CAN HELP YOU AVOID LOW BLOOD SUGAR PROBLEMS Eat all your meals and snacks on time and try not to skip any Stick to your meal plan Your meals should be spaced no more than 4 to 5 hours apart After each meal, exer- cise for 30 minutes to an hour Before you take your diabetes medicine, double-check your insulin and dose After an insulin shot, avoid taking a hot bath or shower FOODS THAT KEEP BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS LOW Cinnamon Honey Garlic Yogurt without added sugars Avocado These lifestyle adjustments are really effective. Consult your doctor for advice on how to get started!! Contact Us: info@ironorrfitness.com https://ironorrfitness.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ironorrfitness/ https://www.facebook.com/ironorrfitness https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQSIABoOt2m2Kl_s1pLXFnA