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Managing your blood glucose levels is a tricky task at the best of times, with different foods sending your blood glucose levels wildly out of control. It’s never an exact science.
So what’s the best way to keep your blood sugars down? Well, a lot of it’s to do with diet – healthy, balanced meals, preferably pretty low-carb ones – and moderate exercise.
But there are a few little tricks that might surprise you, a few foods and drinks that might not fit into most peoples’ idea of a good, glucose-controlled diet.
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That’s the good news. On the other hand, there’s a whole host of factors that can spike your blood glucose. And, as above, they might be a bit unexpected.
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Managing your blood glucose levels with type 2 diabetes can be a bit of an obstacle course. One way to make it easier is to self-monitor your blood glucose levels. That way, you can see exactly how different foods are affecting your blood sugar, and plan your diet accordingly.
At least, that’s the idea. Not everyone agrees, including the NHS. They cite studies that have found blood glucose testing does not produce enough benefits for people with type 2 diabetes not treated with insulin to make it worth the expense.
It’s a complex argument in need of a straightforward and comprehensive overview. Fortunately, help is at hand.
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But to some, the answer is simple: people with type 2 diabetes should have access to any and every tool they might need to improve their blood glucose control. Particularly in light of the recent news that few people with type 2 diabetes feel confident managing their condition.
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The Type 2 Testing Program was designed to address these fears. The system is simple: you subscribe (and receive a free meter for doing so,) then receive a monthly set of test strips, enough for you to remain confident and in control. And along the way you’ll have any support and guidance you might need.
After 12 months of being on the program, on average, members reduced their HbA1c by 1.2%.
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Over on the forum, PatsyB has a question about blood glucose testing:
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