Experts reveal some surprising things in your daily routine that can actually raise your blood sugar levels.
Diabetes is one of the most common and growing health concerns worldwide. By not keeping it under control, there can be a risk of serious health conditions that can lead to high blood pressure, kidney disease and heart disease. However, your blood sugar can rise due to seemingly insignificant daily activities that you didn’t expect to have such a dramatic effect. Dr. Vikrant Shah, Consulting Physician, Intensivist and Infectious Disease Specialist, Zen Multispeciality Hospital Chembur spoke to India.com and revealed some unexpected reasons that can raise your blood sugar levels. Read on to know more about it.
8 Shocking Things in Your Daily Routine That Can Raise Your Blood Sugar Levels:
- Artificial Sweeteners: If your diet is full of foods with artificial sweeteners, take a closer look at what you eat. Did you know? These artificial sweeteners such as saccharin and sucralose can raise your blood sugar levels. Try to stick to a healthy diet.
- Lack of sleep: are you aware Inadequate sleep is linked to increased blood sugar levels. So, it is a known fact that little sleep can make your body use less insulin.
- Skip breakfast: If you tend to skip your breakfast, you’re doing it all wrong. Skipping breakfast is probably bad for your health because it can raise blood sugar after both lunch and dinner. It is better to have a protein rich breakfast in the morning to stay active and energetic.
- Dehydration: You may be shocked to know that being dehydrated can also cause abnormal blood sugar levels. If the water content in the body is low, the blood sugar becomes more concentrated. Therefore, it is important to drink enough water and keep your blood sugar levels under control.
- Lack of physical activity: Regular physical activity can improve your overall well-being. It will help control not only your blood pressure levels but also your blood sugar levels. Thus, exercising daily will help you control type 2 diabetes. Did you know? Exercise increases the body’s sensitivity to insulin and helps cells extract glucose from the blood and use it as energy. Not exercising can make you gain weight and make you feel lethargic.
- Caffeine: Are you a coffee lover? Well, then you have to be more careful. Some may be more sensitive to caffeine and may experience a rise in blood sugar levels after consuming a cup of coffee.
- Gum Disease: Poor dental health can also indicate abnormal blood sugar levels. Gum disease is one of the complications of type 2 diabetes. But, unhealthy gums can also raise your blood sugar levels.
- Certain medications, such as corticosteroids, asthma medications, birth control pills, and certain antidepressants, are also known to raise blood sugar levels.
