If you’ve been working to improve insulin resistance, balance your blood sugar, or reverse prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, what you drink matters just as much as what you eat. Some drinks can spike your blood sugar without you realizing it—while others can actually help lower your blood sugar and improve your insulin sensitivity.

If you've just eaten something sugary and want to prevent a big blood sugar spike, there are science-backed strategies you can use to bring it down quickly. These methods not only help stabilize blood sugar in the short term but also improve insulin sensitivity over time. Keep reading to learn three effective ways to lower your blood sugar fast.