Simple Goals to Support Your Glucose Wellbeing
It's an ideal time to start fresh and build healthier habits with the upcoming year. Taking care of your glucose is one of the wise goals you can set. Stabilized glucose levels can leave you feeling more energetic, focused, and centered. Small adjustments to your day-to-day activities can make a significant difference. If you're equipped with a continuous glucose monitor like the SIBIONICS GS1, you get to see how the changes affect your body in real-time.
These are simple and practical tips to improve your glucose health this year.
1. Balanced Meals
Try to eat meals with protein, fiber, and healthy fats. These nutrients delay the rate at which glucose is introduced into your body. This means less spiking and more stable levels throughout the day.
Healthy choices include:
- Protein: chicken, eggs, tofu, beans
- Fiber: fruits, vegetables, whole grains
- Healthy fats: avocado, nuts, olive oil
Instead of cutting out food, focus on adding healthier choices. If you're eating something sweet, try to have it with protein or fiber. For example, have an apple with peanut butter instead of having the apple by itself.
2. Move Your Body Regularly
Exercise makes your body more efficient at using glucose. You don't need to go to the gym—walking, stretching, or dancing will do it. The trick is to get active doing something you enjoy.
Try these ideas:
- Take a 10-minute walk after meals
- Use the stairs instead of the elevator
- Get active with a fun exercise video at home
With the SIBIONICS GS1, you might find that your glucose is more stable on days when you exercise your body.
3. See How You React to Certain Foods
Everyone's body is different. Some people see a huge glucose spike after eating rice or bread. Others won't. The only way to know is to pay attention to your own body's response.
With SIBIONICS GS1, you can try your sensor before and after eating to see what occurs. Try out the following steps:
- Try before eating
- Test 1 hour after eating
- Check to ensure that your glucose stayed the same or skyrocketed
Later on, you'll learn about foods that make you feel best.
4. Establish a Sleep Schedule
Lack of sleep can affect your glucose levels. When you’re tired, your body may not manage glucose as well. Try to get 7–9 hours of sleep each night and go to bed around the same time.
Tips for better sleep:
- Turn off screens 30 minutes before bed
- Keep your room cool and dark
- Avoid heavy meals late at night
Healthy sleep helps your body to recharge and keep you feeling well overall.
5. Manage Stress
When you are stressed, your body can release hormones that raise glucose levels. Being able to manage stress is good for your brain and your body.
Simple ways to reduce stress:
- Slowly breathe
- Go for a walk outside
- Write in a journal
- Call a friend or a family member
Attempt to monitor your glucose before and after a stressful event with your GS1. You may even notice a connection between emotions and your readings.
6. Small, Realistic Goals
Don't attempt to change everything at once. Select one small goal for each week. That may be adding one extra vegetable a day or walking for 10 minutes after dinner.
Some ideas to get started are listed below:
- Drink water instead of soda with lunch
- Swap white bread for whole grain
- Stretch for 5 minutes in the morning
- Scan your GS1 sensor before breakfast every day
Little habits build up over time and lead to lasting progress.
7. Use Your CGM to Learn and Grow
The SIBIONICS GS1 is a great device to get to know your body. It shows you how your glucose behaves during the day, after meals, and at night. By seeing these trends, you can make better choices that keep you in range.
Try to:
- Check your readings multiple times a day
- Look for patterns (like big spikes after certain foods)
- Use the information to guide your food and activity choices
It's not about being perfect—it's about becoming aware of your body and making choices that will help you feel better.
