It is normal for sugar to increase a little after eating, but if it reaches 350 mg/dL, it can be serious. It can be prevented by taking timely medication, eating a balanced diet, exercising and avoiding stress, etc.

It is common for blood sugar to increase slightly after eating food. But if it reaches 350 mg/dL, it can be a sign of danger. If the amount of insulin in the body decreases or insulin does not work properly (which is called insulin resistance), then glucose remains in the blood, due to which the sugar level increases a lot. 

How does insulin works ?

Insulin is produced in two ways. The first is basal insulin, that is, when you are hungry, the body still produces a little insulin. The second is bolus insulin, that is, when you eat food, the body immediately produces insulin. Why does the sugar ? According to Kapil Tyagi, director of 'Kapil Tyagi Ayurveda Clinic' , if you eat more sweet or carbohydrate food, such as sweets, cakes, or flour, then your sugar can increase rapidly. Let us know what to do if the sugar level increases rapidly after eating.

For what reasons can sugar reach 350?

There can be many reasons for a sudden increase in sugar. These include eating too much sweet or processed food, staying hungry and then overeating, changing meal times daily, missing insulin or medication, taking the wrong dose, stress, illness, or taking medicines like steroids.

What to do if sugar rises sharply?

To control sugar level, you can do many things like take a healthy diet, always eat fresh and unprocessed food. Include more fiber, vegetables, pulses, sprouted grains, healthy fats in your diet. Avoid sweet, floury and high glycemic foods, eat small, frequent meals throughout the day and protein and fiber should be a must in every meal.

Take medicines on time

Take insulin or tablets as prescribed by the doctor. Apart from this, if you are ill or your routine is changing, then ask the doctor and adjust the dosage. Apart from this, get adequate sleep every day.

Exercise daily

Even a light walk can reduce blood sugar. But if the sugar is more than 250 mg/dL and there are ketones, then do not exercise too much. Apart from this, reduce stress. For this, do things like yoga, meditation, deep breathing.

Monitor your sugar levels regularly

Monitor sugar levels with a glucometer or CGM device. Pay special attention to sugar levels after meals. Take special care when you are sick. Do not miss insulin during illness, check sugar and ketone levels frequently and stay in regular contact with the doctor. Tell the doctor before starting any new medicine, especially before taking steroids or supplements.

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