PARTY SMART
Going out, having fun, and keeping your routine in your back pocket.
Going out with friends can be a lot of fun, and having diabetes shouldn’t stop you from enjoying it. The key is to party smart and keep your health in check.
Pre-Party Checklist
A few things to do before you head out.
🍝 Eat a meal with carbs
Don’t head out on an empty stomach.
👯 Go out with friends who know
They should know you have diabetes — and don’t drink alone.
🎒 Pack your kit
Take your blood glucose monitoring supplies and a hypo kit with you.
While You’re Out
Stay tuned in to your body.
🩸 Test regularly
Dancing and walking between places counts as exercise!
🍬 Carry extra carbs
Take some snacks with you in case of low blood sugar.
⏱️ Pace yourself
Switch between an alcoholic drink and water; don’t binge drink.
Getting Home
A few steps before you call it a night.
🩸 Test before bed
Check your blood sugar level before going to sleep.
🍬 If it’s low
Treat it, then wait until levels are back to normal before falling asleep.
⏰ Set an alarm
Consider re-checking during the night.
💧 Hydrate
Drink water to stay ready for the next day.
🍞 Carb snack before bed
A small one can help you stay steady overnight.
🧰 Hypo kit nearby
Keep it within reach overnight.
The Next Morning
Take it easy and keep checking in.
🤕 Hangover ≠ low?
Hangover symptoms can feel like low blood sugar. Test to be sure.
🩸 Test often
Check your blood sugar levels regularly the day after.