🩸 How I Naturally Manage My Blood Sugar (& What’s Been Working)

Over the years, I realized that going to countless doctor’s appointments just to get a blood test was getting out of hand. 🧪 Don’t get me wrong—those visits were important, but I eventually asked myself…

Why didn’t I just get a blood glucose monitor and track it myself at home?

So I did. 🙌 I’ve been tracking my blood sugar daily for over a year now, and it has helped me so much.

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📓 Daily Tracking & Journaling

I also journal what I eat every day and note the exact time I test my blood sugar. 🕒

Whenever it spikes, I now know it’s usually because of a certain food I ate. 🍕 But here’s the thing—sometimes I don’t eat, and my blood sugar is still high. That’s when I check in with how I’m feeling emotionally.

😟 Stress has been a MAJOR factor in my pre-diabetes journey. Elevated cortisol from stress can raise your blood sugar too. So I track my stress levels along with my food and glucose readings.

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🛠️ What I Do to Lower My Blood Sugar

Here are a few habits that I’ve added to my routine that help keep my blood sugar stable:

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🏋️‍♀️ 1. Exercise

• Strength training using dumbbells, cables, or kettlebells
• Light cardio like rowing or walking on the treadmill

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⏱️ 2. Intermittent Fasting

I usually eat just a few meals a day and start eating later—around noon or 2 PM. No more constant snacking all day long! 🍽️

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🥗 3. Eating Salad Before My Main Meal

I always try to eat a salad before my main course—and I make sure to add vinegar-based dressings. 🍋

I also save dessert for after dinner (not as a random snack), which helps with glucose response.

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🥑 4. Eating Keto / Low-Carb & Sugar-Free

This one has been my biggest lifesaver. I don’t go too extreme, and yes, I enjoy a little more carbs on weekends. But I don’t binge or spike my blood sugar to the point where I feel like 💩 after.

Keto and low-carb eating has brought me discipline, routine, and sustainability. 🙏

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🚶‍♀️ 5. Walking After Dinner

I usually take an evening walk with my husband or hop on the treadmill in my building. If I’ve had more carbs that day (hello, weekend 🍞), a walk makes me feel 10x better.

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📝 6. Tracking What I Eat + My Glucose Levels

This part is KEY. Knowledge is power—and being able to spot patterns in what you eat and how your body reacts? That’s next-level health awareness. 📊

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💧 7. Drinking Water

Water helps keep your blood from getting too thick and may reduce the risk of clots. I’m not perfect at drinking 8 glasses a day—but I do my best to stay hydrated. 💦

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⚡ 8. Electrolytes

Hydration isn’t just about water. I use electrolytes to keep headaches away and help my body function properly—especially on low-carb days.

The ones I use are called Ath Lytes—they’re sweetened with monk fruit and work great for me. 🍑

🔗 Check them out here (not sponsored): LYTES | ATH

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💬 Final Thoughts

Doing these things has been very beneficial for my health. 🙌

Let me know what YOU do to manage your blood sugar. I’m always learning and love hearing from this community. 💌

Take care,
– Ketobeastbeauty 💕