Type-2 diabetes: Make this one simple food swap to reduce blood sugar levels

More than 3.7 million people in the UK suffer from type-2 diabetes, a condition that causes the level of sugar in the blood to increase.When you have high blood sugar levels, your body still breaks down carbohydrate from your food and drink, but turns it into glucose.

There are a number of ways to reduce type-2 diabetes symptoms, including what food and drink you consume.

A small snack will not have a big effect on your blood glucose level.

Swapping snacks is an easy way to eat better while enjoying the foods you like.

So if you’re a huge savoury fan, you can exchange your packet of crisps for plain popcorn with added spices or cinnamon.

Or, instead of bread and chips, why not opt for carrots and celery with salsa or low-fat hummus?

Alternatively, look out for the following symptoms:

1. Excessive thirst: Feeling constantly thirsty is one of the most common symptoms of diabetes. It's usually coupled with dryness in the mouth and can be one of the first signs to develop.

2. Slow healing: The disease makes healing more difficult due to high blood glucose levels.

3. Insatiable hunger: A sudden increase in appetite, particularly sweet cravings, can also be a symptom of the condition. This is because of the really high or really low blood sugar levels.

4. Sleep issues: People with diabetes often experience problems getting to sleep and remaining asleep. This can be caused by pain, discomfort, the need to urinate, Restless Leg Syndrome, and sleep apnea.

5. Skin issues: You might experience skin dryness and itchiness or darkening of the skin (acanthosis nigricans). This is due to circulation problems.