Go low-carb

Blood sugar rises as a result of carbohydrates (carbs). Carbs are broken down into simple sugars when consumed. These sugars are subsequently absorbed into the bloodstream.

Low carb diets have been shown in studies to effectively control type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Low-carb diets can help with blood sugar control, lowering medication needs and reducing the risk of diabetes complications. In fact, very-low-carb diets were considered standard treatments for diabetics before the discovery of insulin in 1921. People with type 2 diabetes were given a low-carb diet to follow for six months in one study. If they followed the diet, their diabetes was well controlled after more than three years. Similarly, throughout a four-year period, people with type 1 diabetes who followed a carb-restricted diet saw significant improvements in blood sugar levels. Counting carbohydrates is one method for reducing carb consumption.