Diabetes management is all about diet, exercise and medications. But is that all there is to life? Sometimes it can seem like it when you're trying to deal with type 2 diabetes, especially during the holidays.
Managing your diabetes is important, and celebrating the holidays can present challenges in the form of party foods, excess calories, and sugary or alcoholic beverages. Does the season have to derail your healthy plans? Not if you put more focus on the other parts of the holiday, and focus less on food.
- Don't let holiday cookies and treats take over your life
- Use holiday gatherings to get to know other people
- Volunteer at church or in the community
- Learn to make healthy holiday foods
- Make time to exercise throughout the season
Shift the focus to fun and family and away from high calorie goodies. You'll have an enjoyable and healthy holiday season.
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