What can be done to reduce glucose readings that have spiked far above the usual number?

Answer 1

typically if a person is daibetic and they have a BS attack, they get a shot of insulin to help balance the BS. there is not really any other way to reduce the number when it is already high. remembering to monitor BS and eat meals according to your current BS is the best way to control your numbers.

Answer 2

I realize that conventional health care is necessary and appropriate. That having been said, there are also many things WE can do to overcome type II diabetes, and improve life as a Type I diabetic. I've been researching alternative medicine, and the amount of help that's available to diabetics is amazing.

Natural remedies are quite effective, and include:

Cinnamon
Bitter Melon
Gymnema Sylvestre
Nopal cactus
American Ginseng
Fenugreek
Chromium picolinate

Cinnamon regulates glucose, and has a polyphenol compound called MHCP that mimics insulin and activates cell receptor sites. A quarter teaspoon twice daily makes a difference. Fenugreek increases blood flow and inhibits the growth of infectious organisms. Everything on the list has a use in fighting diabetes. Learn how to use these herbs and don't fall victim to diabetes needlessly.You can find out about about them on line, or in a book I read cover to cover--

"One Son's Quest for the Cause and Cure of Diabetes", ISBN 7890766313

The author, a doctor, lost his mother to diabetes and spent the next 20 years finding a way to overcome it. My brother was dying of diabetes, and I was just starting to need insulin when we came across this definitive work which came out in February 2005. We both lead mostly normal lives now. It's a life saver, and the best money you'll ever spend on the subject if you decide to go that way.
You might want to check Abe Books, Alibri's, or Amazon.com for a good used copy cheap. I bought mine new, and I think it was about $35. I don't get any money from anybody for telling you this--just want to help, and the techniques in this book is what made the difference for me and mine. Best of luck.

Just recently found this 8-minute non-profit video http://www.rawfor30days.com/view.html , about diabetes diet. Click on the link, then click 'View Windows Media' to watch it.You'll be glad you saw it.

Answer 3

The first thing you need to to is understand what actually made the blood sugar spike in the first place. While it is important to quickly get the numbers down, you also need to understand how your body deals with what you eat and what happens to sugars.

I know for me when I eat pizza, it really jacks my sugar all over the place. I can not put my finger on exactly what it is in pizza, but I know that it does spike my sugar and I change my insulin according to what I eat.

Good luck.

Answer 4

Make sure you are watching your diet and excercise. Alot of times, processed sugar or alot of carbohydrates will cause an elevation in blood sugar levels. Keep a daily diary of your fasting blood sugars and if they are elevated consult your healthcare provider as they may want to use some type of medication therapy.

Answer 5

take into account that if your sick, your blood sugar will go up. Go to a doctor for an insulin adjustment, or if it's an overeating issue, before meals,drink large glasses of water,it will fill you up faster

Answer 6

I exercise really hard. It's rare that I get a spike these days, though. I think it's because of my diet, exercise, weight management, and supplement regimen. More on that here:
http://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/Type_II_Diabetes.html