News, A Diabetic at the Thanksgiving Table? (blood, eat, blood sugar)

[JD59]

Diabetes-Friendly Changes May Mean a Healthier Meal for All.

Many people feel stuffed and uncomfortable after gorging themselves on turkey, stuffing, and desserts on Thanksgiving.

But for diabetics, the situation can be downright dangerous, as eating high-sugar foods can send blood sugar into a chaotic rollercoaster.

ABC News: A Diabetic at the Thanksgiving Table?

[GreenMachine]

Well, don't eat them then -- not you, John, but the diabetic.

Just eat the meat and vegetables. How hard can that be?

[Mrs. H]

It can be difficult because when facing temptation, not everyone passes this test. I am diabetic (type 2) and it is not an easy battle. It's comparable to fighting the weight battle or smoking or alcohol...the holidays actually make it really difficult with diabetes. I myself am conscious of what I eat, check my sugar regularly as well as take my meds when I have to but I wasn't always this way. I've educated myself about diabetes for a long time now and am fortunate my husband lets me experiment with diabetic recipes. Not everyone is like this.

Greenmachine - I am not sure if you have diabetes or not but, like most things in life, it's easier said than done.