My sister is a type 2 diabetic who travels a lot. What are some good things to keep in her purse to snack on?

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I've noticed when traveling with her that it's hard to keep meals on a regular schedule and she always says, "I'm fine, let's go" and I know she needs to eat. I've even see her turn pale and go into the "falling sugar bizzare behavior" gig. Any prepared snacks or advice would be appreciated.

Answer 1

I'm confused.... a type two should not have hypoglycemic episodes unless they're on a sulfonylurea drug or taking insulin. In either case, the low sugar episodes would seem to indicate taking too much medication. I can go all day without a meal and never come close to having a hypoglycemic episode. Perhaps your sister should take a closer look at diet and exercise as a remedy for her diabetic issues instead of overmedicating. Two really good books on self help for diabetics are Dr. Qullin's book:
http://www.diabetesimprovement.com/
And Dr. Furhman's book:
http://www.drfuhrman.com/
A third resource is Dr. John McDougall's website:
http://www.drmcdougall.com

By following the basics outlined by those three doctors, I manage normal glucose numbers with a minimum dosage of Metformin... often going for days with no medication whatsoever. It's all about diet, weight management, and exercise. More here:
http://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/Type_II_Diabetes.html

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Depending on what medications your sister is taking, type two's generally do not suffer from hypoglycemia. However, there are a few medications (Byetta) and a couple others that can cause her blood sugar to go a bit low.

If your sister needs prepared snacks, I would chose one with some carbohydrates and protein to keep her sugar up for awhile until she can have a meal. Crackers and peanut butter or cheese is available prepackaged and this would be a great snack. If she just needs a quick fix, I carry Starbursts. They are individually wrapped and taste better than glucose tabs. They are a pain to unwrap, so you don't eat to many. One starburst will raise my blood sugar about 10 points.

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Answer 7

There are glucose preparations designed specifically for diabetics. They come in tablets - like lifesavers or a gel and fit easily into a purse or pocket.

But those are for emergencies. Those little pretzel and cheese packets, or energy bars or beef jerky can help keep her bg more normal.

Answer 8

I'm type 1 and I try to keep glucose tablets or gel with me. If I'm going on long trips I like to keep peanut butter crackers. Something sweet will bring her up quicker, but something with protein will make sure she stays in a good range and not spike then go back down. So, I take 3 tablets first, then have and 15-20 carb snack that will stay with me. I don't know why people think diabetics don't go low. It happens.

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Granola Bars.