Eat Well
Eating for Healthy Blood Sugar
Steady energy, steady numbers
This is general education, not medical advice. Everyone is different, so always talk with your own doctor before making changes to your health, activity, or medications.
Keeping blood sugar steady protects your heart, eyes, nerves, and kidneys, and it helps you feel more even through the day. Simple food choices and regular movement go a long way, whether or not you have diabetes.
What you can do
- Pair carbohydrates with protein and fiber to slow the rise
- Choose whole grains, beans, and vegetables over refined starches
- Take a short walk after meals when you can
- Keep meals and snacks on a regular schedule
Watch and learn
Nutrition Essentials: Using Food to Reverse Prediabetes
Cleveland ClinicMonitoring Your Diabetes
Cleveland ClinicDefying Diabetes: Matching Management With Your Needs
Cleveland ClinicQuestions to ask your doctor
- Should I be tested for prediabetes or diabetes?
- What is a healthy blood sugar range for me?
- How often should I check my levels?
When to call your doctor
- Frequent thirst, frequent urination, or blurry vision
- Shakiness, sweating, or confusion that food relieves
