Tag: low blood sugar

Hypoglycemia 101: What You Need to Know

Here are the need-to-know basics of managing hypoglycemia—also known as low blood sugar—if you live with diabetes.

Avoiding Lows While Drinking Alcohol

Did you know alcohol can actually lead to low blood sugars in the hours after you drink? Learn how to stay safe.

What to Eat: Fast-Acting Carbs to Treat Low Blood Sugars

Learn what and how much to eat for your next low blood sugar with this easy fast-acting carbs chart.

Diabetes Astrology: Snacks for Hypoglycemia Based on Your Zodiac Sign

What are the stars trying to tell you? Here's a little Astrological guidance on which fast-acting carbs to reach for during your next low.

Don’t Let Low Blood Sugar Ruin Your Vacation!

Here are 8 tips for preventing and addressing severe low blood sugar levels while on vacation as a person with type 2 diabetes.

A Low Blood Sugar Preparedness Plan for College Students with Type 2 Diabetes

If you’re headed off to college with type 2 diabetes and take blood-sugar-lowering medication like insulin, bookmark this guide!

If You Take Insulin for Type 2 Diabetes, Your Doctor Should Also Prescribe This…

If you take insulin as a person with type 2 diabetes, your healthcare provider should prescribe emergency glucagon, too. Here’s why…

Guide: Talking to Your Doctor About Insulin for Type 2 Diabetes

Starting insulin therapy for type 2 diabetes can be overwhelming—there’s a lot to learn! Here are some questions to ask your doctor to help you get started with using insulin.

Here’s How 27 People with Type 2 Diabetes Manage Low Blood Sugars

Gummy bears, milk or juice, rest. What do you do when your blood sugar drops low? We asked our community and collected their responses.

Best Times of Day to Check Your Blood Sugar

Here, we’ll look at the best times to check your blood sugar for the most information about your diabetes management!