Remember that the information presented here is not intended to replace the care of your own doctor. Before making any changes in the management of
your own illness, you should consult your physician or other qualified medical professionals.
Question
I have type 2 diabetes,
and I am having too many readings greater than 200 mg/dL [11.1 mmol/L].
In everything I read, I am yet to find anything that tells me how to get my
readings down. I see exercise, drink more water, etc. I can't do too much
exercise because I have a lot of trouble with my legs. Are there any foods
that would help? There must be something. I know if it were low, they push
extra sugar but nowhere can I find anything that helps bring high readings
down.
Answer
Food cannot lower blood glucose levels. Food is the body's energy source,
and its purpose is to provide glucose as a fuel for the body to run
itself. Other than water, all foods will have some type of effect on body
metabolism. There are many medications to lower blood glucose.
Exercise is extremely beneficial, and there are exercises that can still
be done, regardless of your leg problems. Exercise can be done on a
recumbent bike or even in a chair. Talk with your doctor about seeing an
exercise physiologist
to tailor a program for you.
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If your blood glucose levels
remain elevated despite the best you can do with meal planning and exercise,
it's time to consider adding medications to help control your diabetes.
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