MISSION CONTROLLING BLOOD SUGAR

 blood sugar is a term used to refer to levels of glucose in the blood. Blood sugar concentration, or serum glucose level, is tightly regulated in the human body. Glucose, transported via the bloodstream, is the primary source of energy for the body's cells. 

 NORMAL  BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS IN HUMAN BODY

  Fasting           : 80 to 120 mg/dl

Pre- meal        :less than 130 mg/dl

Post-meal (PP) :less than 160 mg/dl

A diabetic should strive to maintain his blood sugar level as close to normal level as possible.

STEP-1: STRESS MANAGEMENT:-

Managing stress is very important as increased stress levels can make your glucose levels go up. Coping with diabetes can be stressful .Talk to your family and close friends who can offer support and help to you. Try and keep yourself calm. Try to take deep breath as and when possible. If you often feel stressed, you should talk to your doctor who can work out a stress management plan for you.

STEP-2: DIET:-

Diet plays an important role in diabetes management as 50% of the treatment is dependent on medication and the rest 50% on diet, exercise and lifestyle modifications.

EAT------

-Three light meals a day with small mid meal snacks.

- lots of vegetables

- whole –wheat products, oats brown bread etc.

Special ifood Recipes for diabetics:

1.Bran biscuit: http://ifood.tv/recipe/bran_biscuits

2.Besan Ka puda: http://ifood.tv/recipe/besan_ka_puda

3.sarson ka ssaag: http://ifood.tv/recipe/sarson_ka_saag_0

4.Fresh Fruit salad: http://ifood.tv/recipe/fresh_fruit_salad

5.Tangy steak salad: http://ifood.tv/recipe/tangy_steak_salad

6.Masala tea: http://ifood.tv/recipe/masala_tea

AVOID------

-Ghee, Butter

-Chocolates, cakes and sweets

-Deep fried and greasy foods

STEP 3: EXERCISE:-

Regular exercise can help you to lower your blood glucose levels, improve blood circulations, lower cholesterol, help to reduce stress and there by , improve your physical condition.