Whether or not you have been diagnosed with diabetes, balancing your blood sugar is crucial. Blood sugar levels tend to both rise and fall throughout the day after every meal or snack we eat. Blood sugar refers to the simple sugars that the body absorbs from breaking down carbohydrates and other energy sources. The goal is to keep our blood sugar from spiking too high or dipping too low, both of which cause unwanted symptoms.
You can learn more about how to balance your blood sugar from Ruthie Mosseri, RD, our registered dietitian at New York Center for Integrative Health.
Let’s look closer at the importance of balancing blood sugars in the body.
Very high or low blood sugar spikes/dips can cause headaches, blurry vision, brain fog, inability to focus, increased hunger, nausea, energy crashes after meals, carb cravings, anxiety, dizziness, mood changes like irritability and nervousness, sweating, and more.
Here are some tips to keep your blood sugar balanced throughout the day and avoid blood sugar spikes:
Our team can evaluate your diet and offer recommendations on how to better balance your plate to support blood sugar.
Ruthie Mosseri is a registered dietitian at the New York Center for Integrative Health and is here to help patients in and around Manhattan, NY, with their health and wellness needs through nutrition education and support. Call (917) 477-3538 to request an appointment at the office located at 345 7th Avenue, Suite #1601.
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