Here are the ways to raise your blood sugar level
BLOOD SUGAR – This is also called blood glucose that circulates throughout your body all the time and this the energy you need to work, play, or even just think straight.
You can experience a wide range of symptoms, some of which can be serious if the levels drop too low. The level is lower when you first wake up, especially if you have not eaten for the past 8 to 10 hours. This will go up after eating. According to the article from Healthline, this is the normal level, depending on the last time you ate:
| Fasting | 2 hours after a meal |
| 70–99 mg/dL | Less than 140 mg/dL |
When the levels fall below 70 mg/dL, it is called hypoglycemia or low blood sugar. At this point, a person can manifest symptoms such as jittery, irritability, or lightheadedness. However, the symptoms may vary from one person to another. Here are the common symptoms:
- jitters or shaking
- sweating
- chills
- dizziness or lightheadedness
- irritability
- anxiousness
- sleepiness
- weakness
- sudden hunger
- confusion
- trouble concentrating
- pale complexion
- racing or irregular heartbeat
- headache
In a more intense level, the person may manifest these symptoms:
- inability to eat or drink
- seizures
- unconsciousness
If you have diabetes or other ailments that can cause episodes of low blood sugar, it is advisable to check your blood sugar with a home test regularly. By checking, you can adjust what you can do in order to raise the level.
Since blood sugar comes from the food and beverages you consume, here are the recommended foods that can help raise the level, according to the article.
- a piece of fruit, like a banana, apple, or orange
- 2 tablespoons of raisins
- 15 grapes
- 1/2 cup apple, orange, pineapple, or grapefruit juice
- 1/2 cup regular soda (not sugar-free)
- 1 cup fat-free milk
- 1 tablespoon honey or jelly
- 15 Skittles
- 4 Starbursts
- 1 tablespoon of sugar in water
Aside from these foods, taking glucose gel and chewable glucose tablets can also help. Another option is to ask your doctor’s recommendation to have glucagon (a hormone that triggers the liver to release glucose into the bloodstream) kit if you had severe low blood sugar symptoms in the past.
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