11 Unhelpful Phrases To Avoid Saying To Someone With Diabetes

“Can You Eat That?”

Eating is challenging for those with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. They always have to think about the carbohydrate content of what they are going to drink or eat and inject the right insulin dose for it. However, food intake is not the only factor that affects blood sugar levels. Stress and physical activity can also alter the amount of sugar in the blood. For this reason, it is necessary to test blood sugar levels before eating. This makes it possible to determine how much insulin to inject based on current blood sugar levels and estimates of how it will change with food and beverage consumption. It is also important to test blood sugar throughout the day to regulate it between meals.