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1. Timing of Meals Throughout the holidays, you may find yourself eating at family dinners or parties outside your usual mealtimes. For example, holiday dinners are sometimes served at 3:00 or 4:00 p.m. Plan for how you will handle making changes if the meal does not align with your regular schedule. If you take insulin or another medication that lowers blood glucose, you should try to check your blood glucose levels more often. A change in the timing of the meal may affect your blood glucose. For example, you may need to bring a snack to prevent low blood glucose (hypoglycemia) if the meal is

If you are a person with diabetes, you may be trying to cut back on the number of carbohydrates (carbs) you are eating as part of your diabetes management plan. Carbs play an important role in managing your blood glucose (blood sugar) levels . These 10 soup recipes are diabetes-friendly and under 20 grams of carbs per serving. Zuppa Toscana with Cauliflower and Kale Calories: 170 | Carbs: 6g This classic Italian soup is a low-carb version of the original, replacing the traditional white beans and potatoes with fresh cauliflower. Greek yogurt adds creaminess to the broth, and chicken adds extra

1. Get “Board” with Cheese & Crackers Build a wow-worthy appetizer grazing board filled with colorful produce (like two types of grapes, peppers, and cauliflower). Prioritize filling the board with non-starchy vegetables . For the most “wow” factor, try keeping items bite-sized and arrange the largest items on the board first. Include hummus in festive small bowls, whole grain crackers, and plant-based treenut cheese, plus fresh rosemary sprigs for festive flair. Need some more inspiration? Try this easy Holiday Veggie Platter with Hummus quick recipe or add some additional colorful flair with

The Diabetes Plate is the easiest way to create healthy low-carb meals that can help you manage your blood glucose (blood sugar). Using the Diabetes Plate, you can create a meal with a healthy balance of vegetables, protein, and carbs—without any counting, calculating, weighing, or measuring. All you need is a plate! To start out, you need a plate that is nine inches across . The size of our plate is what controls the size of our portions. If your dinner plates are larger than nine inches, try using a smaller salad or dessert plate for your meals. Or, if your dinner plates have a lip or