Allison is an 18-year-old college student with type 1 diabetes. Allison's pre-meal BG at 11:30 a.m. is 130. She eats an apple and has a sugar-free soft drink. At 1 p.m. before swimming her BG is 80. What should she do?

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Allison's BG dropping from 130 to 80 indicates that she is experiencing hypoglycemia. Since she is about to go swimming, she needs to eat a snack with CHO to prevent her BG from dropping further while she is physically active. A granola bar can be a good option because it is a portable snack that contains CHO and some protein. It is also important to monitor her BG closely and adjust her insulin and food intake as needed.

Allison Is an 18-Year-Old College Student with Type 1 Diabetes