Eat a high-fiber dinner
Foods rich in fiber such as beans, vegetables, fruits and whole grains are digested slowly, helping to control blood sugar and improve insulin sensitivity. Foods rich in fiber also create a feeling of fullness for a long time, thereby reducing the risk of craving sweets after dinner.
A dinner rich in fiber can help stabilize blood sugar before bed and maintain healthy levels until the next morning. You can prioritize non-starchy vegetables such as spinach, kale, collard greens or cauliflower; choose quality carbohydrates such as quinoa, brown rice or whole wheat bread and add protein from beans, tofu or chicken.
Avoid snacking on sugar late at night such as candy, dessert or refined starch, because they can easily increase blood sugar unnecessarily before bed and even last all night.
Eat dinner earlier
Eat dinner early enough to maintain an overnight fasting period of 1-2 hours as often as possible. This habit can also help improve blood sugar levels in the long term.
In addition to diet, you should check your blood sugar before bed and, if you are taking insulin, should check it again in the middle of the night. This helps you identify the cause of blood sugar fluctuations and adjust the insulin dose accordingly.
