If you take oral medications and/or insulin, you should always
carry a simple form of carbohydrate such as juice, glucose tablets,
candy or regular soda in case of hypoglycemia. Maintaining a
diabetic diet can be challenging, especially at airports, highway
rest stops or food courts in shopping malls. Look for regular- or
junior-sized meals or side orders (not super-sized, giant or
deluxe). Avoid fried items. Watch the extra sauces and cheese,
which can add hundreds of calories together. Try not to have more
than one fast food meal per day while traveling.