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Interesting methods for healthy blood sugar levels.

Read these 13 researched methods on how to maintain healthy blood sugar (glucose) and insulin levels.

Much research has been conducted on the best types of diet for a diabetic and how to maintain healthy blood sugar levels.

When you understand how much diet can affect someone with diabetes, or influence someone’s development of the disease, it’s easy to understand why. While diet is key there are other factors that have been researched, too. Here is a selection of interesting recommendations – food-related and other – that have been proven to maintain healthy blood glucose and insulin levels.

Let loose and laugh

Japanese scientists have established that laughter is the best medicine! Diabetics who watched a comedy after dinner experienced lower blood sugar levels than others who listened to a boring lecture.

Get your 8 hours

Numerous studies have found that not getting enough sleep has a serious effect on your blood sugar and insulin levels.

Walk it off

A large American study found that walking 2 km a day would cut the risk of dying from diabetes by a third and that by walking the 10 km each week would also reduce a diabetic’s chance of dying from heart disease by 34%.

Decide on decaf

According to British researchers, a cup of decaf is best when the sweet tooth takes over.

Unwind

A study found that just 10 minutes of relaxation each day, significantly improved blood sugar levels, particularly in people with high sugar levels.

The following foods help to support insulin sensitivity and reduce the risk of developing diabetes in general:

• Non-starchy vegetables, such as broccoli, dark leafy greens, and peppers.
• Tomatoes, which are an excellent source of vitamins C and E.
• Citrus fruits, such as lemons, oranges, and limes.
• High-fibre foods, including beans and lentils.
• Some whole grains, such as oats, quinoa, and barley.
• Protein-rich foods, including lean meats, fish, soy, legumes, and nuts.
• Fish with a high omega-3 fatty acid content, such as salmon, sardines, and herring.
• Foods that contain antioxidants, such as berries.
• Sweet potatoes, which have a lower GI than regular potatoes.
• Water, especially as a substitute for sweetened drinks.
• Unsweetened teas.
• Unsweetened yoghurt.

Sources:

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/316569.php

We all have questions.

Below are some of the answers to the most common questions that you need to know.

What will I be covered for?

With just one phone call, you could be offered comprehensive Diabetic Life Cover and Diabetic Disability Cover (optional). A simple underwriting process is completed once you’ve signed up, usually consisting of common blood tests, to determine if full cover can be continued.

What happens after I‘m covered?

After you’re covered you can enjoy the benefit of our Health Control Programme where we remind and assist you when it comes to regular tests and checkups, ensuring that you live a healthy and happy life.

Remember, life cover gets more expensive as you get older, so your premium will never be lower than it is today.