Don't search high when you go low
Blood sugar dips happen, so be prepared. "Keep a small cake icing tube in your pocket or bag in case you experience low blood sugar," Dr. Aloi says. "Cake icing is discreet and doesn't go bad." Glucose tabs can also help if your blood sugar dips, he says. Other options include four ounces (1/2 cup) of juice or regular soda, 1 tablespoon sugar, honey, or corn syrup, or 8 ounces of non-fat or low-fat milk, according to the American Diabetes Association. Signs of dropping blood sugar include sweating, hunger, and confusion. Catching and treating low blood sugar before it drops too steeply can save your life and prevent a diabetic coma. "If low blood sugar happens frequently, see your doctor to make sure you are on the optimum treatment regimen," Dr. Aloi says.