My daddy's a diabetic. He prevents a diabetic emergency by making sure he takes his medicines daily and he checks his glucose a lot. It's hard because every day, his glucose changes so he has to change what he eats and does. When his glucose is t too low he has little to no energy and wants to sleep. We can't let him sleep until his glucose is in a healthy range. If it's too high, he gets really thirsty and has to use the bathroom a lot. They have to make sure they don't eat a lot of carbohydrates, sugar, and unhealthy fats. On a day-to-day basis, he has to plan his food around a certain number of carbs and fats. They also need to make sure they get in some types of exercise a day. They also need to watch their glucose closely while they exercise. Being a diabetic is very hard but with proper education and a good diet, it can be manageable. My daddy took a diabetic healthy food class at hospital to help him learn how food affects his body and how to make healthier choices. He also works closely with his doctor who helps him with his medicines. From day to day , you never know what to expect so you have to be careful and watch your diet and exercise plus how much water you drink.
