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How to Eat Healthy For the Holidays as a Diabetic

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Eat Healthy For the Holidays as a Diabetic
Eat Healthy For the Holidays as a Diabetic

Holiday celebrations offer tempting treats to partygoers. This is a challenge to the 20 million Americans who have diabetes. If you are diabetic, you can follow these tips for a happy healthy holiday.

From Quick Guide: Diabetic Food Plans
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Exercise regularly. Sticking to an exercise schedule helps regulate metabolism.

  2. Step 2

    Eat a snack at home before going to a party. You are less likely to stick to your healthy eating plan if you are hungry.

  3. Step 3

    Enjoy in moderation. Pass on the everyday foods like pretzels and crackers for small portions of the more festive holiday oriented treats.

  4. Step 4

    Stock up on veggies and fruit. They're healthy alternatives to sugar laden processed foods.

  5. Step 5

    Drink water or diet sodas, not the sugared varieties.

  6. Step 6

    Monitor blood glucose levels.

  7. Step 7

    Don't skip meals. Blood sugar levels could drop.

  8. Step 8

    Eat nutritious, balanced meals.

  9. Step 9

    Stay positive. Remember: you control your diabetes, it doesn't control you.

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