Festive Foods
Alcohol can do what to blood sugar?
Lowers it.
The Plate Method/ Portion Plate
Who invented the first strand of Christmas lights?
Thomas Edison.
Avoiding ALL foods high in sugar is the only way to manage blood glucose at a holiday meal.
No. Enjoying a small portion of a holiday treat as a part of a balanced meal is not going to affect overall diabetes control.
Doing this type of activity is THE BEST for reducing blood glucose.
ANY activity that you can do consistently.
What fruit used to be a popular stocking stuffer?
An orange.
Including more of these foods on your holiday plate can help balance portions of carbohydrate and protein foods.
Non Starchy Vegetables. Ex. green beans, carrots, green salad, brussel sprouts, cabbage, broccoli, etc.
What is the goal A1C to reduce risk of complications.
<7%.
One thing you can do to reduce holiday stress.
Permission to relax/ slow down, choose the food or event you care most about, get enough sleep, avoid skipping meals, take a walk, call a friend, etc.
Walking or being active at WHAT TIME can help reduce blood glucose after meals (post-prandial blood glucose).
Within 1 hour after eating.
Two things that carbohydrate foods provide our bodies.
Energy, Fiber, Vitamins, Minerals
"White Christmas" by Bing Crosby
Name a medication for diabetes that should be taken with food.
Metformin (biguanide), Insulin (hormone), Glipizide/Glimepiride (sulfonylureas)
How many reindeer does Santa have?
Nine. Dasher, dancer, prancer, vixen, comet, cupid, donner, blitzen, rudolph.
How to schedule exercise in during a busy season?
Keep exercise in your holiday schedule. Even just getting out for a walk around the block can be helpful for blood glucose control, as well as being a great stress-reliever.
Eating these foods first can help reduce blood glucose spikes after a meal.
Protein foods. (Ex. Turkey, Ham, Beef tenderloin, Eggs, etc.)
False. It's best to have 3 meals a day to balance blood sugars.
If your blood glucose is in range it's ok to stop your medication.
False. Always continue to take medications as prescribed by your doctor.
Ways to celebrate the holidays in addition to all the delicious food?
Remember that eating is not the only way to celebrate. It's also about reflecting on another year gone by and being together with family and friends. Look forward to enjoying the experience and having fun no matter what you do!
In the song, "Twelve Days of Christmas," how many french hens does the true love give?
Three.
What food is missing from this balanced holiday plate? Roll, Green beans, corn casserole, sweet potato casserole, fruit salad
Protein! Turkey, ham, beef tenderloin, roast chicken, etc.
How to manage blood sugars when there are multiple carbohydrate options at the holiday party?
Choose the carbohydrate you care most about. Sometimes there are too many holiday treats to fit into one meal. Ask your host if you can take a favorite treat home for later.
What vaccine is recommended annually if you have diabetes.
The flu shot. :)
Sticking to the same routine of eating and blood glucose monitoring during the holidays is best.
The number of minutes per week the American Diabetes Association recommends we work toward getting.
150 minutes/ week OR 5, 30 minute sessions