What should I eat to lower my blood sugar?
Answered by the AskDoc Medical Team · Medically reviewed under our Medical Director, MBBS
Order and pairing matter as much as the menu. Eating vegetables and protein before the carbohydrate on the same plate measurably flattens the after-meal spike. Whole intact grains beat flour versions; beans and lentils are the best carbs on the shelf.
Cut liquid sugar first: juices, sodas and sweetened teas hit faster than any food. Then move the biggest carb load away from the evening.
A 10 minute walk after your largest meal lowers the spike as reliably as many pills. Stack these small habits rather than hunting a magic food.
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