
Managing diabetes is difficult year-round, but it can be especially hard during the holidays.
“Keeping your carbohydrate intake and mealtimes consistent as the list of gatherings grows during the holidays is very difficult,” says Lynne Garris, RDN, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator with the Diabetes Self-Management Education Program at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Pocono.
When you are traveling, hosting family and being surrounded by a variety of sweet treats and other snacks, it can be difficult to stay on track and keep your blood sugar under control.
To support you during the hectic holiday season, we’ve gathered some helpful diabetes management tips below: