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DIABETES ONE DAY AT A TIME
Inside this issue
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Calendar of Events
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Let’s Keep Moving
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Holiday Eating Tips
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Medication 101
5 Healthy Eating Tips for the Holidays
Your recipe for staying on track no matter what’s cooking.
‘Tis the season for family, festivity, and food — lots of food. Temptations are everywhere, and
parties and travel disrupt daily routines. What’s more, it all goes on for weeks .
How do you stick to your diabetes meal plan when everyone around you seems to be
splurging? Here are 5 tips that can help:
HOLIDAY-PROOF YOUR PLAN
You may not be able to control what food you’re served, and you’re bound to see other
people eating a lot of tempting treats. Meet the challenges armed with a plan:
• Eat close to your usual times to keep your blood sugar steady. If your meal is served later
than normal, eat a small snack at your usual mealtime and eat a little less when dinner is
served.
• Invited to a party? Offer to bring a healthy dish along.
Remember what the
season is about. When
you focus more on the
fun, it’s easier to focus
less on the food.
• If you have a sweet treat, cut back on other carbs (like potatoes and bread) during the meal.
• Don’t skip meals to save up for a feast. It will be harder to keep your blood sugar in
control, and you’ll be really hungry and more likely to overeat.
• If you slip up, get right back to healthy eating with your next meal.
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