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If you feel low while driving, what does the ADA say to do?

Pull over safely, then check and treat.

  1. Speed up to get home faster
  2. Check your meter at the next red light
  3. Pull over safely, then check and treat ✔

Why: Checking or treating a low should never happen while driving. Pull over, check, treat, and don't drive again until your blood sugar is back to a safe level.

Huh, didn't know that: ADA suggests checking blood sugar before you drive and keeping fast-acting carbs like glucose tablets in the car.

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Sources

  1. ADA, Driver's License Information https://diabetes.org/tools-resources/drivers-license-information
  2. ADA, Driver's License Information https://diabetes.org/tools-resources/drivers-license-information

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