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Blood sugar drops immediately
Glucose gel or tablets
Some sweets (like Skittles or jellybeans) in a little handful
Half a cup, or four ounces, of normal soda or fruit juice (not diet).
sugar or honey, measuring one spoonful
One glass of milk
3, Take a Moment to Pause and Double-Check
Recheck your blood sugar level after 15 minutes. Add extra 15–20 grams of quick-acting carbs if it’s still low.
4. Have Something to Eat Afterward
When your blood sugar levels are normal again, it will be easier to keep them that way if you consume a little something that has both complex carbohydrates and protein. Here are a few choices:
A sandwich with peanut butter
Pretzels and feta
Some milk and a little dish of cereal
