Here it is another weekend and as a diabetic I must make choices.
1. What to eat. Depends if one is eating out or at home. If you are eating out, make sure the restaurant will make your order diabetic friendly. Most will but you have to speak up. It may be smart to call ahead to see if they can accommodate you. If you are eating at home have fun. There are many diabetic friendly recipes to choose from. I personally like to go to dlife http://www.dlife.com they have thousands of recipies, and they calculate depending on how many servings you need.
2. If you want an alcoholic beverage check with your doctor first. If you have done this DO NOT exceed what is safe for you. Some doctors say never, others will say yes “but”. Follow that but.
3. Many things will affect your blood sugar. If you are going to exercise make sure you have enough “fuel” in your body so sugars do not drop too low. Carry glucose tablets with you at all times.
4. You know your body if things do not seem right, figure out what you should do. Make sure you have a blood meter with you and check it often.
5. Make sure the people who are with you know you are diabetic, and have meds (like an insulin pen) with you to compliment the glucose tablets. Make sure your doctors number is somewhere on your person or in your cell phone, and let a friend or loved one know where you keep that.
6. HAVE FUN. One does not have to eat or drink in excess to have fun. Know your limits, do not exceed them. I want you back reading my blog next week.
ENJOY THE WEEKEND!!!
2 comments:
I agree dlife.com has been such a help in planning meals for my husband. I also have used the South Beach Diet books because their recipes are low carb, I might have to subsitute splenda for the sweetener, but the recipes are quite tasty.
Being a type 1 (insulin dependent) diabetic for 38 years, I've learned that the "diabetic" lifestyle is good for everyone. You can eat almost anything IN MODERATION and with prior planning. You should exercise on a consistent basis. You should get regular checkups. These are all common sense but in our "immediate gratification" overindulge culture, it's not easy for the newly diagnosed. Fail to plan - plan to fail.
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