And, this breakfast is yummy, too.
Do you struggle with elevated fasting blood sugar in the mornings?
You may be thinking,I just fasted all night.
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I slept for eight hours without eating.
(A1C is a measure of blood glucose over time.)
But if your blood sugar is consistently elevated in the mornings, it’s something to look into.
What Happens to Blood Sugar in the Morning?
Shortly before you wake up, the liver releases glucose into the bloodstream to give you energy.
In a person without diabetes, this isn’t a big deal.
However, if you have diabetes, that process doesn’t run so smoothly.
This is the dawn phenomenon.
Why Is It Important to Have a Healthy Breakfast?
Eating a consistently scheduled, balanced breakfast is especially important for people who have diabetes.
Instead of those foods, aim to consume a breakfast with protein, fiber-rich carbohydrates and healthy fat.
That combination makes them slow-digesting, which is exactly what you want when managing your blood sugar.
What could be easier?
Shake or stir to combine.
Step 2
When ready to eat, remove the overnight oats from the refrigerator.
That’s a total of 15 grams of protein at breakfast!
Protein helps blunt the digestion of carbohydrates.
Overall, balanced and nutrient-dense meals help delay carbohydrate digestion, steadying the release of glucose into the bloodstream.
Eating this way improves your ability to manage your blood sugar.
In this recipe, the chia seeds and walnuts provide a total of 15 grams of fat.
Offers Fiber-Rich Complex Carbohydrates
Oats can sometimes get a bad rap for being high in carbs.
When combined with protein and healthy fats, they actually make for a very blood-sugar-friendly breakfast.
This recipe is packed with fiber.
This prevents blood sugar from dipping too low.
Stay Active
Physical activity plays a huge role in blood sugar management.
After all, our muscles' preferred source of fuel is glucose.
So it makes sense that the more we move, the more glucose they’ll use up.
If you’re ever experiencing high blood sugar after a meal, go for a walk.
And if you’re able to, commit to a consistent exercise routine.
