DRINK UP

Drinking plenty of fluids keeps your BGLs in check.

“If your blood glucose is high, you’re urinating more… and then can become dehydrated,” says Tiffany Soper. Stop the spiral before it starts by sipping from a water bottle throughout the day. (Remember, sports drinks are often packed with as much sugar as soft drink, so they’re not the best choice.) You’ll know you’re on track if your pee is pale yellow, says Erin Palinski-Wade, dietitian, certified diabetes educator and author of 2 Day Diabetes Diet.