{"id":671,"date":"2018-11-21T16:22:35","date_gmt":"2018-11-21T16:22:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/msa-vascularservices.com\/?p=671"},"modified":"2021-07-19T03:06:02","modified_gmt":"2021-07-19T03:06:02","slug":"happy-diabetic-friendly-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/msapc.com\/vascular-services\/happy-diabetic-friendly-holiday\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Have a Happy Diabetic-Friendly Holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The holidays are here, but if you have diabetes, you may be feeling a little less excited and a little more stressed than most. This time of year, with family gatherings and parties, long stretches away from home, and a seemingly non-stop barrage of desserts, it can be especially difficult to manage your disease. However, with a little planning and these helpful tips, you can enjoy holiday meals and traditions without losing control of your diabetic game plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Fit exercise into the festivities<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a stroll after a holiday meal or before you attend. Ask family members to join you to keep the conversations going.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Bring your own dish<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can make it easy on yourself and your host by bringing a diabetic-friendly recipe. Better yet, you throw the party for complete control!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Be selective<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scan your options and choose wisely. See one of your favorite desserts? Cut the carbs somewhere else, like passing on mash potatoes for instance. Also, take smaller servings of what you want. Keeping track of your portion sizes and foregoing seconds will help you to not overindulge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Curtail your appetite<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a diabetic-friendly snack beforehand so you don\u2019t arrive hungry, and drink plenty of water, too. Keep snacks with you in case meal times don\u2019t go as planned. Focus on eating your salad or veggies first so you\u2019re less tempted to eat too much of the main course or dessert. IMPORTANT: Do not to skip meals so you can binge later. This is a dangerous tactic that can throw your blood sugar for a loop!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Skip the sugar (and the toast)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid alcoholic beverages as much as possible as these can affect your condition, as well as your decision making abilities! Also, stay away from sugary drinks and opt for diet choices instead. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Stick to your routine<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you keep your glucose levels in check by monitoring your blood sugar regularly and often. Holidays can throw you off your routine &#8211; try setting a notification on your phone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Slow down<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your brain takes a while to catch up to your stomach. Eat slowly and you won\u2019t overstuff yourself by the time you realize you\u2019re full.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Don\u2019t let guilt drag you down<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do end up overdoing it, don\u2019t quit! Just get right back to your normal routine and don\u2019t waste any time dwelling on the past. Looking forward to the future is exactly why you\u2019re managing your diabetes in the first place!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more <\/span><a href=\"\/vascular-services\/2018\/11\/10\/perform-diabetic-self-foot-exam\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tips on living with diabetes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or information on other <\/span><a href=\"\/vascular-services\/vascular-conditions\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vascular conditions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, call <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">231-739-9461. Here\u2019s to a happy and healthy holiday season! <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The holidays are here, but if you have diabetes, you may be feeling a little less excited and a little more stressed than most. 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