So, it turns out that type 2 diabetics are way more likely to be hospitalized for hypoglycemia according to one study.
Diabetes is a difficult disease to control. The faulty insulin means that glucose is free
to swirl around in your blood. Some days, this causes a spike in blood sugar levels and other days, a major drop in blood glucose.
Since hypoglycemia seems to be a serious issue for type 2 diabetics, here’s a list of snacks to help you be prepared for your next scary drop.
4 Snacks to Beat Diabetic Hypoglycemia
#1 Peanut Butter 
Peanut butter is packed with protein and healthy fats. This is great for sustained energy and a nice, slow release of glucose. Look for all natural peanut butter that only contains ground, roasted peanuts. This way, you’re not unnecessarily adding chemical junk and sugar to your diet.
#2 Cheese and Fruit
Just like peanut butter, cheese serves up protein and fats. When combined with fruit, you are able to get a steady flow of energy for several hours. Though many diabetics are afraid to consume fruit, they shouldn’t be. Fruit is full of vitamins and minerals, making it extremely nutritious. It is also loaded with fiber so that the sugar content doesn’t spike your blood sugar.
#3 Greek Yogurt
Greek yogurt is the delicious, protein-packed cousin to regular yogurt. Pair Greek yogurt with some berries for a little bit of sugar to get your blood glucose back up.
#4 Nuts
These little guys come with protein, fat, and fiber so that you have a nice and steady release of energy all throughout the day. Bring a handful with you everywhere you go so that have healthy energy on-the-go.
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