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Need to Reduce Your Blood Sugar? Easy, cut the Bread!
Need to Reduce Your Blood Sugar? Easy, cut the Bread!
Think limiting your sugar intake is the best way to lower your blood sugar? Think again. According to a study in the Pediatrics Journal, there may be another nutrient to blame for spiking your glucose readings.
As it turns out, it's not calories or sugar that you should be keeping a close eye on if you're living with Type 1 Diabetes. This study found carbohydrates affect blood sugar far more than sugar does, so cutting back the bread at dinner may be the answer to having better readings.
But, just because carbs are to blame for your glucose spikes, doesn't mean you can start eating all the candy you want. The study just states that high carbohydrate consumption affects post-meal blood sugar readings more than any other nutrient.
Emphasis on the low carb as well. There is still some debate whether cutting carbs altogether is good for your metabolic health. In this particular study, those who maintained a diet of 20 - 50 grams of carbohydrates a day saw better blood glucose readings than those who ate more or less.
If you have trouble with your blood glucose readings and you're living with Type 1 Diabetes, try low carb! And if you're having trouble, here are the foods masquerading as healthy for you, but are densely packed with carbs.
By Express Med
Express Med
