With these helpful steps, keep your peace of mind for yourself and your loved ones if you have diabetes. In this video, learn what to do if you’re a diabetic and you overeat. Take a deep breath, stay calm, and focus on the things that you can do to help. Check your blood sugar levels to know exactly how you’re doing and what needs to be done. Watch the video to learn more about what to do after overeating.
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00:00 Here's what to do if you overeat when you have diabetes.
00:03 Most importantly, take a minute to collect yourself
00:05 and cut out any negative self-talk that might be happening.
00:08 Forgive yourself and move on to taking the appropriate steps
00:11 to get your blood sugar back in its normal range.
00:14 Talk to your doctor about the best plan
00:16 for how often to check your blood sugar levels.
00:18 Regularly checking your levels and taking steps
00:20 to resolve high blood sugar early
00:22 can help minimize the symptoms of hyperglycemia.
00:25 Moving your body after a meal can actually help you
00:28 quickly stabilize your blood sugar levels too,
00:30 but be careful not to overdo it.
00:32 If you've eaten too much, try to drink a cup of water,
00:34 which is around eight ounces, every hour.
00:37 Not only will it help you digest and stay hydrated,
00:40 but it can also help dilute high blood sugar
00:42 in your bloodstream.
00:43 If you have diabetes, and especially if you take insulin,
00:46 it's recommended to wear your medical ID at all times
00:49 in case of emergency.
00:50 While this advice might sound a bit intense,
00:52 think of it as a good habit to keep peace of mind
00:54 for you and those you love.
00:56 (upbeat music)