When they can’t act effectively, your body can’t recognise when to eat and when to stop – this often results in blood sugar imbalance. Healthy fats delay the absorption of carbs, which leads to a slow and gradual increase in blood sugar levels, while fibre prevents rapid spikes after a meal. Foods like cruciferous and root vegetables, proteins from meat, eggs, high-quality grains and some dairy can all be part of a blood sugar friendly diet, too. Sleep betterWhen you sleep poorly, it leads to insulin resistance, raised cortisol levels and inflammation, all of which affect blood sugar. Manage stressWhen you feel stressed, the body releases cortisol and adrenaline, both hormones that elevate blood sugar levels.