Dehydration and A1C Caveats

Find out how to improve blood sugar control and stop making common blood sugar mistakes! In this video, we’ll cover 13 blood sugar mistakes to avoid, along with the best blood sugar management tips for healthy blood sugar levels.

0:00 Introduction: Stop making blood sugar mistakes!

0:25 High blood sugar explained

2:41 Insulin resistance and diabetes

5:47 Common blood sugar regulation mistakes

12:22 How to lower blood sugar naturally

14:05 More blood sugar management tips

Did you know that all of the blood in your body should only contain a single teaspoon of sugar? Our bodies tightly regulate the amount of sugar in our blood at any given time. If you have prediabetes, that number rises to 1.5 teaspoons. With diabetes, the blood contains 2 teaspoons of sugar.

The average person consumes between 50 and 100 teaspoons of sugar every day. Insulin removes the sugar from your blood and converts it to fat or stored sugar in the liver and muscles. The body only needs a tiny amount of sugar (which the liver can make on its own), so we don’t actually need to consume any sugar at all.

Chronic excessive sugar consumption can lead to the development of insulin resistance, which is at the root of many chronic diseases.

Improve blood sugar control by avoiding these common mistakes when testing your blood sugar.

1. Not washing your hands

2. Using alcohol wipes incorrectly

3. Using expired strips

4. Hot sauna or cold plunge before testing

5. Tylenol usage

6. Taking vitamin C and other supplements

7. Squeezing fingers

8. Using different fingers

9. Using continuous glucose monitors

10. Testing at high altitudes

11. Drinking coffee

12. Checking glucose in the morning

13. Dehydration

An A1C test measures the average blood sugar over a period of 3 months. Several factors, including ethnicity, anemia, and diet, can affect these results.

The liver is at the root of the problem when it comes to type 2 diabetes. Fortunately, a low-carb diet with intermittent fasting can quickly eliminate liver fat and correct insulin resistance and diabetes.

To further support healthy blood sugar levels, try the following:

•Consistent exercise

•Apple cider vinegar diluted in water before meals

•Morning walks

•Berberine

•Get plenty of sleep

•Reduce stress levels

•Increase sunlight exposure

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:

Dr. Berg, age 60, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals and author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:

Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients, so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.