Diabetes type 1: Drink this much apple juice to help maintain blood sugar levels

Diabetes type 1 sufferers could raise their blood sugar levels by drinking 150 millilitres of apple juice.

That’s according to diabetes expert Dr David Cavan, who has over 20 years experience helping people with the condition.

“One hundred and fifty millilitres of apple juice contains about 15 grams of sugar,” he told Express.co.uk.

“That’s about the same as in a coca-cola.

“So, it can be used as a treatment for low blood sugar levels.”

People with diabetes type 1 sometimes need to raise their blood sugar, as well as lower it, to help maintain blood sugar levels.

Tilly Bather, 26, from Lemington Spa, was diagnosed with diabetes type 1 during young adulthood.

“I thought it was a vitamin D deficiency,” she told Express.co.uk, describing her response to the first symptoms.

After being diagnosed, Tilly now has to inject insulin to help control her blood sugar levels.

Sometimes they fall too low, meaning she needs to consume something sugary to combat this.

“Apple juice was the most effective thing for me,” she said. “I have a mug to measure out my apple juice and have it whenever blood sugar levels are too low.”

The United States Department of Agriculture agreed with Dr Cavan that there are 15 grams of sugar in every 150 millilitres of “unsweetened” apple juice.

This is slightly less than coca cola, which contains 16.2 grams of sugar in every 150 ml according to the company’s website.

Sometimes, diabetics also need to lower blood sugar levels.

Eating cucumber is one way to lower blood sugar according to experts.

This is because they contain plenty of fibre, which slows down digestion, according to the Diabetes Council.

Diabetes type 1 sufferers should check their blood sugar levels regularly to help avoid blood sugar problems.

Low blood sugar, or hypoglycaemia, can cause sweating, dizziness and tingling lips among other symptoms.

High blood sugar, on the other hand, has symptoms including increased thirst, dry mouth and needing to pee frequently.

Normal blood sugar levels for diabetes type 1 sufferers should vary between four and nine mmol/L throughout the day, according to diabetes.co.uk.

If you are concerned you have diabetes you should contact your GP.

Dexcom, has recently launched a continuous glucose monitoring device to help people with diabetes type 1 manage their blood sugar levels. Find out more at www.dexcom.com/global