Wondering what blood sugar has to do with you if you don’t have diabetes? Keeping your blood sugar levels as steady as possible may help you avoid getting diabetes later.
“As you get older, your risk for Type 2 diabetes goes up,” says Alissa Rumsey, registered dietitian and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “Since you can’t modify your age, it is important to take other steps to lower your risk including maintaining a healthy weight, getting enough exercise and balancing your diet to prevent spikes in blood sugar.”
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