Carbohydrate intake directly affects blood sugar levels, so choosing low GI (glycemic index) foods, such as whole grains, vegetables, and lean protein, can help stabilize blood sugar.
It is also important to avoid high-sugar and high-fat foods because they can cause blood sugar to rise quickly.
Eating meals regularly and controlling the amount of each meal can help keep blood sugar stable.
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Using a home blood glucose meter makes it easy to perform daily blood glucose testing.
It is recommended to measure blood glucose at a fixed time every day, record and analyze the results to understand blood glucose trends.
Choose a reliable blood glucose monitoring device to ensure accurate measurement.
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High blood sugar (hyperglycemia) can cause long-term damage to the body and increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and retinopathy.
The key to preventing high blood sugar is to control your diet, exercise regularly and follow your doctor’s treatment recommendations.
Reducing your intake of sugar and refined carbohydrates and eating more high-fiber foods can help control blood sugar levels.
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Hypoglycemia (hypoglycemia) refers to blood sugar levels below the normal range. Common symptoms include dizziness, sweating, palpitations, hunger and confusion.
When symptoms of hypoglycemia occur, sugary foods or drinks such as candy and juice should be consumed immediately to quickly increase blood sugar levels.
Carry emergency food with you to respond to sudden hypoglycemia in a timely manner.
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