Three healthy meals a day with two nutritious snacks in between can help maintain stable blood sugar, she says. Don't drink on an empty stomach. If you haven't eaten, drinking alcohol can cause your blood sugar to drop up to 24 hours later. This happens because the body is working to get rid of it. If you want to drink alcohol, check your blood sugar first. It's also important to eat before or while you drink.
The next layer down is the dermis (say: DUR-mis). You can't see your dermis because it's hidden under your epidermis. The dermis contains nerve endings, blood vessels, oil glands, and sweat glands. It also contains collagen and elastin, which are tough and stretchy. The nerve endings in your dermis tell you how things feel when you touch them.
Confidence votes 514. Humans have 3 major skin layers: 1. The epidermis is the outermost covering of the skin and it provides a weatherproof barrier. 2. The dermis is below the epidermis and it cushions the body from stress and strain. 3. The Hypodermis is below the dermis and is responsible for connected muscle tissue, bone, and skin.