If blood sugar is very high, check ketones if you have diabetes, and seek urgent medical care for vomiting, confusion, trouble breathing, or severe weakness
Take insulin or diabetes medication exactly as prescribed
Drink water or sugar-free fluids
Avoid all sugary drinks, sweets, and refined carbs
Do a short walk or light activity if you feel well and your blood sugar is not extremely high and you do not have ketones
Recheck blood sugar as directed by your care plan
Eat a small, balanced meal with lean protein, non-starchy vegetables, and limited carbs
Avoid alcohol
Rest and monitor symptoms
Contact a healthcare professional if blood sugar stays high or keeps rising