They say what goes up must come down- and this is often the case with blood sugar. Blood sugar that is too low or too high can have an effect on your health, especially if you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes or have blood sugar levels above or below the normal range. Read on for advice on what to put on your dinner plate to help keep your blood sugars stable. What happens when you blood sugar is too high or low? Also known as hyperglycaemia, high blood sugar is when...
Your body uses the glucose in your blood as an energy source, so it needs to always have a certain level of blood sugar available. However, certain factors can cause the blood sugar to be thrown off balance, causing either elevated or reduced levels. The resulting blood sugar ‘highs’ and ‘lows can lead to anxiety, cravings for sugary foods, fatigue, weakness, and a feeling of ‘brain fog’.1 Luckily, you can usually prevent blood sugar imbalances through diet and lifestyle. Here are some tips on how to keep your blood sugar...