Search Locations MENU News & Blog 2021 October How to Have a Diabetes-Friendly Thank ... How to Have a Diabetes-Friendly Thanksgiving Category: General Health Posted On: Oct 21, 2021 Building Healthier Habits this Fall With the holidays being food-centric, it can be hard on those living with diabetes. In recognition of American Diabetes Month, the health experts at ATRIO share some tips to help you enjoy the festivities while keeping your health in mind. Pre-Plan Your Plate It is especially important for those living with type 1 diabetes to pay attention to how much they’re eating during the holidays. This is because you have to pay close attention to ensure that the amount of food they’re eating matches how much insulin they’ve taken, especially when it comes to carbohydrates. One of the best ways to get ahead of this is to know what’s being served beforehand so you can pre-plan how much you’re going to eat. If you’re not celebrating the holiday at home, speak with your host so you can plan accordingly. Bring Something You Can enjoy Because starchy foods and carbohydrates are common during this food-centric holiday, that doesn’t mean you have to go hungry. Bring sides that you enjoy that also keep your health in mind! Some diabetes-friendly sides to share include: Green beans Carrots Broccoli Brussels sprouts Beets Fruit salad Applesauce Low-carb stuffing Check Your Blood Sugar Throughout the Night While you may know your normal routine of how your blood sugar changes throughout the day with your normal diet, it is important to check your levels regularly throughout Thanksgiving dinner and the rest of the evening. Because you may be a little more lax than usual during the holidays, this can significantly affect your blood sugar levels. Be sure to check your levels before, during, and 2 hours after dinner to track how your body is responding to the meal. If you have any additional questions or concerns when it comes to managing your diabetic condition over the holidays, be sure to speak with your primary care doctor or your diabetes health care team. Share This Article: News & Blog Search Search Articles Category Select ATRIO Medicare News Community Events General Health General Info Recipe Safety Travel Archives Select 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 Search Related Blogs The Mental Health Benefits of Playing Golf General Health Continue Reading The Importance of Social Wellness General Health Continue Reading Understanding the Medicare Drug Formulary General Health Continue Reading Customer Service Hours Daily: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Toll Free 877-672-8620 TTY/TDD 711 Company About Us Our Offices News & Blog Employment Opportunities Benefit Company Report Disclosures Notice of Nondiscrimination Compliance at ATRIO Fraud, Waste & Abuse Notice of Privacy Practices First Tier, Downstream & Related Entities © 2021 ATRIO Health Plans. ATRIO Health Plans has PPO plans with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in ATRIO Health Plans depends on contract renewal. Out-of-network/non-contracted providers are under no obligation to treat ATRIO Health Plan members, except in emergency situations. For a decision about whether we will cover an out-of-network service, we encourage you or your provider to ask us for a pre-service organization determination before you receive the service. Please call our customer service number or see your Evidence of Coverage for more information, including the cost-sharing that applies to out-of-network services. Y0084_WB Copyright © 2021 Site Map Privacy Policy