- female
- 50 Years
- 31/03/2021
What lowers blood sugar immediately?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
No method is miraculous and can lower blood sugar quickly. To keep blood sugar under control one need to have strict control on diet, do physical activity and take medicines as advised by a health-care provider. Some foods which help in controlling blood sugar are whole wheat bread,Fruits,Yams,Sweat potato, Oatmeal, Nuts, Legumes, Garlic, Cold water fish.
Dr. Dr Khaleel Suggests...
Consult a Endocrinologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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