Why simply cutting down on carbs won't heal your insulin resistance

Know the dietary factors that cause your blood glucose to rise

- CHESHIRE QUE, RND, RN, RD

Are you struggling with high blood sugar or glucose levels? Perhaps you have tried to avoid all forms of carbohydrates but still fail to maintain a regular blood glucose level.

Have you been prescribed anti-diabetic medications, and you end up feeling so dizzy and hungry that you tend to eat more food because you went on a restrictive diet? Thus, causing a cycle of hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level) and hyperglycemia (high blood glucose level)?

The simplest way to help stabilize your blood glucose level, which is even easier than cutting down carbs, is to drink plain water regularly throughout the day. Dehydration causes an elevation in blood glucose due to the increase in concentration of glucose. Contrarily, high blood glucose also causes dehydration because the kidneys will work hard to excrete the excess sugar through the urine. Frequent urination without proper rehydration will lead to dehydration. Excessive thirst and frequent urination are signs of high blood glucose levels. Do not wait to feel thirsty before drinking water. Be mindful of your water intake upon waking up, during meals, and be-