Every time you eat, your blood sugar levels rise, which is especially true for individuals who have type 2 diabetes or insulin resistance. Learning how to control your blood sugar levels within a healthy range is by no means an easy task.

For someone newly diagnosed, it can take months to figure out which foods to eat and which to avoid. And during this period of time, a person with type 2 diabetes is likely to experience high blood sugar levels, which is detrimental to their overall health.

Too much sugar in the blood for long periods of time can increase your risk of heart disease and stroke, vision problems, kidney disease, and nerve problems.

How To Control Blood Sugar Levels

For most healthy individuals, normal blood sugar levels are as follows: Between 4.0 to 6.0 mmol/L (72 to 108 mg/dL) when fasting. Up to 7.8 mmol/L (140 mg/dL) 2 hours after eating. (2)

For those with insulin resistance, their blood sugar levels remain high long after having finished their meal.