Holiday Planning

Holiday Planning

Top Tips to Manage Diabetes During the Holiday Season

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but this time of the year is also stressful and busy, which can make it very difficult to manage our diabetes to feel our best. We have some diabetes management tips for you to keep in mind this holiday season! Plan Ahead. Have a snack or a […]

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Eat This, Not That: Holiday Diabetes Edition

The holiday season is in full swing, which means there’s lots of parties, food and treats everywhere! In this video, we share three tips and three examples of things you shouldn’t eat and what you should substitute in when you’re going to a holiday family dinner or party. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Support Team Reminder for the Holiday Season

Calling all Diabetic Support Team Members! The holiday season is a great time to check in with the diabetic in your life and see how his or her diabetes management is going. If you’re diabetic yourself and someone doesn’t approach you for this, but you could use the support and help, please ask for it. […]

Happy Thanksgiving!

We have so much to be thankful for, but we’re most thankful for YOU. Thanks for being a part of our Diabetes Support Group. We wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with joy and many blessings, and not so many carbs!

Meal Planning

Holiday Meal? Use The Healthy Plate Model

I was reading this winter’s “Diabetic Living” magazine (I have a subscription), when I came across this awesome article and picture! It’s the healthy plate model. When I learned this technique about ten years ago, it changed how we eat at home, at restaurants, and during the holidays. We follow a low carb diet to help […]

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Fun, Non-Candy Halloween Treats

Halloween is almost here! We have some non-candy, Halloween treat ideas for you for kids with diabetes and food allergies that will be trick-or-treating in your neighborhood. Don’t forget to keep your eyes out for those nutritional labels and low carb goodies! Have a fun and safe Halloween.

Tips for a Happy & Healthy Fourth of July

Happy Birthday, America! Today, we share our top tips for a healthy and happy Fourth of July. We are abundantly grateful for our country, and for the fact that diabetes is a disease that can be managed with persistence and a positive attitude. Have a fun and safe celebration!

Cheers to the Dads!

We’d like to wish a very Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads, especially those that do a great job managing diabetes or helping others manage diabetes because we know that is no easy task. Enjoy your weekend… You deserve it!