Diabetic needs help with lo call snacks

My first suggestion would have been fruit but have you thought of maybe a drink like Vitamin Water? The cals aren't all that bad but it does have the carbs. Obviously not the Zero kind...check out the 10 cal bottles and see what the carbs are. If not that just buy the full version. You'll be getting hydrated at the same time!

I have a type 1 diabetic child and they told us that you should eat a snack BEFORE you exercise so that you don't go low. It's been a few years so I don't remember what they suggested to snack on but fruit would work and protein is definitely a help to prevent lows.

I read this article and things like walnuts and pistachios, mixed veggies with hummus, dressing and cheeses...baked crackers or chips and fruit like mangos are best for you! Check it out... Hope this help! :flowerforyou:

Nuts

Nuts of all kinds make a great snack because they are high in fiber. Fiber works to help stabilize blood sugar levels. This will help in keeping the health of any diabetic where it needs to be. Besides being full of fiber, nuts are filling and will tide anyone over until the next meal. Contained within the nuts are healthy fats that help to lower cholesterol and reduce the chances of heart disease. While most nuts have healthy benefits, pistachios and walnuts are the two that are the best for diabetics. Eating nuts in a plain form is the best option and eating them in small portions is recommended.

Vegetables

Vegetables are a great snack for anyone, diabetics included. Vegetables in their raw form are the best way to eat them because in that form is when they contain the most nutrients. Vegetables help to lower the risk for heart disease and they are high in antioxidants. These antioxidants protect the body from heart disease, stroke and hypertension. To mix raw vegetables up a bit, they can be dipped into various salad dressing, cheeses or hummus. Be careful when choosing dips because some can be high in fat and calories.

Fruit

Fruits are a flavorful and healthy choice in snacks. Mangos, bananas, apples and oranges have a high fiber content and a low sugar content. Avocados are high in fiber as well, but they do have a high calorie count. For a snack, fruit is easy to consume as some are ready to go. The ones that are not will take only a few minutes to cut up and prepare to be eaten. Smoothies are a good way to get a few different fruits in a tasty and healthy way.

Crackers and Chips

Another option to look into for a fiber filled snacks is chips and crackers. Be sure to check labels though, as there are many out there that are completely unhealthy. Anything baked is a good start as well as low-fat and low-calorie. Many of these crackers can be paired with squares of cheese to add a bit of calcium. Sandwich crackers and saltines can be eaten with peanut butter. The majority of chips are full of fat and grease so an all-natural chip is a good option. Baked chips are starting to become more popular. As with any snack, crackers and chips need to be eaten in moderation.

I'm not going to be able to carry a banana in my pocket all of the time.

you had a banana in yer pocket.

you could maybe carry around little hard candies. they're small so they're not too high in calories but are total sugar. i think 3 of them is something like 25 calories.

My situation:
I'm a type 2 diabetic that has lost weight and has been eating healthy and has decent blood sugar levels now.


My Problem:
However, when I take my medicine and exercise, it dips low. So my hands get shaky and I begin feeling weak.

My Question:
Any suggestions to some lo-cal treats but packs some sugar? Today I happened to have a banana handy because I had a feeling this would happen while walking today, but I'm not going to be able to carry a banana in my pocket all of the time.

Thanks.

Edit:
Also, I do have a Doctors Appointment coming up soon so I'm going to see about getting off the medicine hopefully.

As a former diabetic and someone that still has blood sugar issues in the form of insuling resistance..........

You should always eat fruit with protein or fat. So it slows the blood sugar rush. That is why your getting the highs and lows, because you are getting a surge of insulin when you eat fruit (for instance a banana) and then it drops.

My main problem that the Dr doesn't like is the fact that my fasting blood sugar levels in the morning are always high. But I can fast the rest of the day and they are low in the afternoon...........

I am weird!!!