Insulin 8 (1 piece)

Do not take extra insulin or change your dose to correct a spike unless this is part of your clinician-provided plan; insulin is a medication, not food.

If you use a glucose monitor, recheck at the interval recommended for you and note the meal, portion size, timing, activity, and medication dose to identify the likely trigger.

If you feel well and have no restriction from your clinician, take a gentle 10–20 minute walk after eating; avoid strenuous exercise if glucose is very high or ketones are present.

For future meals, reduce portions of rapidly absorbed carbohydrates and pair carbohydrates with protein, non-starchy vegetables, and unsaturated fats; options include lentils, chickpeas, plain yogurt, eggs, tofu, nuts, and leafy vegetables.

Choose water or unsweetened drinks instead of juice, regular soda, sweetened coffee, or other sugary beverages.

Seek urgent medical guidance for very high readings, ketones, vomiting, confusion, trouble breathing, or if the level is not coming down according to your diabetes action plan.