HEALTH & WELLNESS

7 Simple Tips for Better Blood Sugar Management

Small daily habits can help support healthier blood sugar management.

Swipe to learn Discover seven simple habits you can discuss with your healthcare professional.

TIP 01

Build Balanced Meals

Try combining vegetables, protein, fiber-rich carbohydrates and healthy fats instead of relying mainly on refined carbohydrates.

Simple idea Add plenty of non-starchy vegetables and a protein source to your meal.

TIP 02

Move After Meals

A short, comfortable walk after eating may help your body use glucose more effectively.

Try this If appropriate for you, consider a 10–15 minute walk after a meal.

TIP 03

Choose Water More Often

Sugary drinks can add a large amount of rapidly absorbed carbohydrate to your diet.

Easy swap Choose water or another unsweetened drink instead of sugary beverages.

TIP 04

Eat More Fiber

Fiber-rich foods can support digestion and may help slow the rise in blood sugar after meals.

Good choices Beans, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds and whole fruit.

TIP 05

Protect Your Sleep

Poor or insufficient sleep can make healthy eating and blood sugar management more difficult.

Tonight Try keeping a consistent bedtime and creating a relaxing sleep routine.

TIP 06

Know Your Numbers

If you monitor your blood glucose, keep track of your readings and discuss patterns with your healthcare professional.

Remember Your personal blood sugar targets may be different from someone else's.

TIP 07

Stay Consistent

Healthy blood sugar management is usually about daily habits—not one perfect meal or one perfect day.

Start today Pick one healthy habit from this story and make it part of your routine.

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