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Lowering blood glucose levels: natural methods

Sometimes, just going for a walk does it for me. Not sure why it doesn't always work....

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I am halfway through getting a whirlpool bath installed. I have read that these baths can help lower bg. Don't know if that is true, but I will have fun finding out.



(Note for the diabetes police: I promise to check the temperature of the water)
 
miriamy said:
What's the significance of water temperature?

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There are lots of warnings online saying that people with D should not use hot tubs etc. In public spas, the water can be hot and if you have neuropathy you may not feel it. I will have more control over the the temperature and hygiene at home.

I am t2 so not worried about a small drop in bg in the bath.
 
I have a massage each week at the moment for a shoulder injury. That always causes a drop in bg.

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I love cinnamon! I use it a lot in cooking. I was eased to discover my vitamin supplier stocks a multivitamin especially for D's , that have cinnamon in them. Other stuff too but can't recall the specifics. I take one a day of 'multiguard balance' high potency. I also take 40 drops ionic zinc x2 a day to help stop build up of toxins. I'm a lot healthier for the zinc.

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I would also say anything that reduces stress helps - stroking a cat, reading, listening or watching something pleasant (but not music with 'moods' in the title, the very thought just raises my BP :banghead:).

When I was in my 20s I did Transcendental Meditation for a while. Not the advanced courses and the flying nonsense, that was just a money-grabbing scam as far as I was concerned, but the basic relaxation technique worked (and still does if I care to).

We're going on holiday in a couple of weeks, that will be interesting to see what happens to my BGs.
 
I too find that brisk walking helps a lot. Unlike Zand, I walk in the evenings as I'm at of the house at 6:45 and don't get home until around 7pm. A lady of the night (:-0), I sometimes don't go out until 11 pm! Luckily, I live in a small market town with lots of well lit streets. I can vary my route so that boredom doesn't set in. I'm not bothered about the sights and I get a lot of thinking done.


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zand said:
So are we, and I am hoping we will walk for miles and miles...not told hubby this yet though.
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My partner is a big fan of walking. I'm ok if it's flat. I can go for miles...... but I live on a hill, I work on a hill and the Cotswolds is a hill! My poor achilles tendons.

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peacetrain said:
I too find that brisk walking helps a lot. Unlike Zand, I walk in the evenings as I'm at of the house at 6:45 and don't get home until around 7pm. A lady of the night :)-0), I sometimes don't go out until 11 pm! Luckily, I live in a small market town with lots of well lit streets. I can vary my route so that boredom doesn't set in. I'm not bothered about the sights and I get a lot of thinking done.


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Oh bother! When I read your post I just realized hubby prefers evening walking like you....perhaps we can compromise...and do both.
 
Well, I have 2 brisk walks every day. One morning, one afternoon, but have never tested to see what happens. So, this morning I went on my usual 20 minute brisk walk Result - absolutely no difference between before and after! Clearly 20 minutes isn't enough.
 
Don't forget about meter accuracy Bluetit - one occasion isn't enough to make that conclusion!
 
I do find that moderate to somewhat intense aerobic exercise (whatever i can do that causes me to sweat) does quite a lot to to bring down my bgl. I can spend 30 or 35 minutes on a stationary bike, and see my level go down 100 points (in US measures). A 60 minute walk on a nature trail near my house does the same trick (30 minutes out, 30 back). The drop is not always that intense, but usually after exercise I find my levels are in the 4.0-4.5 range. Anaerobic exercise, like lifting and carrying things, or scrubbing floors, seems to elevate my level, though I have not tested this phenomenon as often -- the aerobic exercise effect seems more important to measure due to the possibility of creating a hypo. Must investigate this relaxation response! :)
 
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