The Importance to Control - Blood Sugar Levels & Thyroid Issues

The thyroid gland located in the neck produces hormones that regulate a lot of biological processes in the human body, such as growth, development and metabolism.  Because it works on the metabolism can alter the blood sugar levels.

If the body is not able to control the blood sugar effectively can increase the risk of diabetes. Also, if your metabolism is under control it makes it harder to manage the blood glucose in case you already have diabetes.   

Blood sugar is glucose, when the glucose enters the bloodstream signal to the pancreas to release insulin. The insulin will help blood sugar enter into the cell and produce energy. Excess or deficient insulin can induce changes in thyroid hormone production and activity.

Hypothyroidism will slow down the metabolism and then insulin can stay in the body longer. If insulin is not being released to control the blood sugar levels it can lead to a problem called hypoglycemia - means low glucose levels in the bloodstream. 

Looking at the association from another direction, the metabolic changes of thyroid disease can interfere with the effects of insulin, whether endogenous produced by your body or taken as a medical treatment for diabetes.

How to Control Blood Sugar

• Control the glucose and thyroid hormone levels can help prevent diabetes if you have thyroid disease. 
• And maintaining optimal glucose levels can reduce your chances of developing thyroid disease if you have diabetes.

Thyroid disease can make your blood sugar levels fluctuate more than usual and become harder to manage. If you have low insulin or insulin resistance.

Here are a couple of ideas to control blood sugar levels.

1. Manage your carbohydrates intake.
2. Increase the intake of fibre.
3. Stay Hydrate.
4. Eat Low Glycemic Food.
5. Eat food rich in minerals and vitamins.
6. Control the portions of food on your plate.
7. Exercise regularly.
8. Manage your weight.
9. Get enough sleep.
10. Release stress.

Optimal control of thyroid hormone levels and glucose levels with a healthy and balanced diet is vital to prevent the long term complications of both conditions.

If you have already been diagnosed with thyroid disease or diabetes, always check with your doctor what is suitable in your case. Never make a lifestyle change by yourself, you can put your health at risk.

I am Simone Holz a Nutrition and Health Coach, who is helping people to improve eating habits, having a balanced diet using all food sources available. Encouraging clients to get into a routine of exercise, enhances sleep patterns, use mindfulness techniques that will manage a lot of factors in their life that will promote a healthy lifestyle.

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