6 Small Daily Habits for Blood Sugar Control
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Recommendations and Experts:
- Deep Breathing (Box Breathing):
Recommendation: Done regularly, deep breathing (specifically box breathing) can definitely help reduce stress-induced blood sugar spikes. Box breathing involves inhaling for four seconds, holding for four, exhaling for four, and holding for four again.
Expert: Kaitlin Hippley, M.Ed., RDN, CDCES
- Go for a Post-Meal Walk:
Recommendation: Taking a short walk (even 20 minutes) after a meal can naturally lower blood glucose by helping muscles pull sugar from the bloodstream.Walking outdoors can further enhance this by relieving stress. expert: Vandana Sheth, RDN, CDCES
- Pair Carbs with Protein:
Recommendation: When eating carbs (like fruit, crackers, bread), pair them with a protein. This slows down how quickly carbs turn into glucose, steadies blood sugars, and keeps you feeling fuller longer. Protein also helps preserve lean muscle mass, boosting insulin sensitivity.
Expert: Kaitlin Hippley, M.Ed., RDN, CDCES