Need Ideas for Thanksgiving? It's the Inside Story in the Diabetes Forum
Thanksgiving Day is a wonderful holiday. It combines family, friends and food as everyone gathers to give thanks. If you have diabetes, though, all of the food that's typically served on this day can become a bit of a challenge. Need to talk? Need to find out how others cope? It's all here in the Diabetes Forum. Forum member Zellbell, who is looking for advice on coping with the holiday, posted this thread, "Thanksgiving Ideas Needed".
Zellbell, a member since 2006, asks... Does anybody have any ideas on how to cope with Thanksgiving dinner? We're traveling to the states to my mother-in-law's house this year, and it's going to be a day-long food fest!!!! It's nice to see... read more.
Adriennesmema, veteran member and forum moderator, offers this advice... Thanksgiving is a special day.. and with that said I will tell you that as a type 1 diabetic for over 45 years I allow myself more food...yes I can take more insulin but it is special... I make sure when I make Thanksgiving that I have tons of vegetable plates... read more.
TBOLTO77, a member since 2007, adds... One other thing that helps me with Thanksgiving is to take a long brisk walk in the morning. I walk by Lake Michigan for about 6 miles, but there are lots of options for people. I used to plan on a walk AFTER the dinner, but... read more.
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