Stop eating or drinking anything with sugar, including juice, soda, sweets, and desserts
Drink water
Take a short walk if you feel well enough and it is safe to do so
Check your blood sugar if you have a meter
Take your prescribed diabetes medication exactly as directed
Take your insulin exactly as prescribed if you use insulin
Recheck your blood sugar after 15 to 30 minutes if you are monitoring it
Eat a small amount of protein or fiber if you need a snack
Avoid alcohol
Avoid high-carbohydrate foods like bread, rice, pasta, potatoes, and cereal
Rest and avoid strenuous exercise if your blood sugar is very high or you feel unwell
Seek urgent medical help if blood sugar is very high, you have vomiting, confusion, trouble breathing, severe weakness, or signs of dehydration