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When It Comes To Christmas, Can You Eat Just Eat The Regular Meal?

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭

I’m a type two diabetic who’s on insulin and I’m just wondering about the eating part of Christmas.

October 12
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A DiabetesTeam Member

For me,

I eat to my blood glucose meter, and the nondiabetic range of 4.0(72 usa) to 7.8(140 usa). For before eating numbers and 2 hour numbers.

I can have no potatoes,(mashed, scalloped, fried, baked, etc.)
No stuffing,
No sweet potatoes,
No rice,
No Fried rice,
No Lo Mein,
No pasta,
No cornbread,
No cookies,
No pies,
No cakes,
No rolls,
No bread,
No candied carrots,
No fruit salad,
No corn,
Very little gravy,

But I can eat
Turkey,
Ham,
Pork,
Ribs,
Roast Beef,
Steak,
Fish,
Shrimp,
Crabs,
Scallops,
Green salad,
Green beans,
Broccoli,
Cabbage,
Brussel sprouts,
Zucchini,
Squash,
Cucumbers,
Mushrooms,
And other low carb vegetables.

You, I repeat 'You' can probably handle 1-2 servings of carbs. Limit your serving size to 15 carbs.

Enjoy.
I enjoy every meal.
I prep and serve almost every meal we eat.

October 13 (edited)
A DiabetesTeam Member

When it comes to Christmas meals, it's important to manage your diabetes effectively. Here are some tips from my knowledge base:

- Bring Healthy Dishes: Offer to bring a few dishes that meet your dietary requirements. Others may appreciate healthier options too
- Plan Low-Impact Meals: Consider meals like a stew that Show Full Answer

When it comes to Christmas meals, it's important to manage your diabetes effectively. Here are some tips from my knowledge base:

- Bring Healthy Dishes: Offer to bring a few dishes that meet your dietary requirements. Others may appreciate healthier options too.
- Plan Low-Impact Meals: Consider meals like a stew that simmers all day with little prep work.
- Communicate Your Needs: Let loved ones know about your dietary needs to avoid stress, which can affect blood sugar levels.
- Adjust Expectations: Focus on connecting with loved ones and being thankful, rather than aiming for a "perfect" holiday.

By planning ahead and communicating, you can enjoy the holiday meal while managing your diabetes.

October 12

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