Exercise is also a smart way of combating holiday calories, Hill says. The 30 minutes can even be spread through out the day . 10 minutes before shopping and 10 minutes after. Diabetics also have new tools to help them manage their disease. Hill says an insulin pen is more convenient to use.
Patients can dial a dose of insulin calculated to cover their carbohydrate intake.
First, if you haven't already gotten a flu shot, make sure you get it next year close to Thanksgiving. Diabetes patients are three times more likely to die from flu complications - yet only half in 1997 reported getting an annual flu shot, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. To find a local American Diabetes Association program, click here. here. Also, check out holiday recipes that the American Diabetes Association is featuring on its Web site throughout the winter holidays. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice.