SNACK ATTACK

It hit me halfway through gym class—low blood sugar. My legs felt like jelly, and my vision felt weird. “Coach, I need a break,” I said, sinking onto the bench.

I grabbed my emergency snack pack from my bag: a juice box and a pack of gummies. The juice tasted sweeter than usual, but I didn’t care. Within minutes, the shaky feeling started to fade.

“Feeling better?” Coach asked, glancing over.

“Yeah,” I said, managing a smile. Snack attack averted. Diabetes might try to mess with me, but I always come prepared.

Let me share some quick snacks to bring on the go!

1. Apple slices with peanut butter – A small apple paired with a tablespoon of natural peanut butter offers fiber, healthy fats, and protein. & helps in raisng low blood sugar

2. Greek yogurt with chia seeds – A serving of unsweetened Greek yogurt topped with chia seeds gives you protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids. & helps in raisng low blood sugar

3. Cottage cheese with cucumber slices– Low-fat cottage cheese with fresh cucumber provides a light, satisfying snack with protein and fiber.

4. Carrot sticks with hummus – Carrot sticks with a small portion of hummus are full of fiber and healthy fats, making them a great low-carb option.

5. Hard-boiled eggs – A couple of hard-boiled eggs are an easy, protein-packed snack that helps keep blood sugar levels stable.