Contributor: Kathy Warwick, RD, LD, CDE

Seems like the hustle and bustle starts earlier every year and the pressure to have the perfect gift, meal, decorations, etc. has hit new levels. As if daily life wasn’t busy and complicated enough, adding these additional layers of tasks can really throw diabetes management off track. Here a few ideas for thriving through the holidays.

Contributor: Vandana Sheth, RDN, CDE, FAND

Contributor: Kathy Warwick, RD, LD, CDE

Contributor: Vandana Sheth, RDN, CDE, FAND

Summer is a time for sunshine, more relaxed schedules, vacations, road trips, and fun. However, this can also be a time where blood sugar management may get trickier with flexible schedules. Regardless of what is on your agenda, if you can stay consistent with your meals and snacks (especially in terms of carbs and portion size), you will feel better.

Contributor: Kathy Warwick, RD, LD, CDE

Contributor: Vandana Sheth, RDN, CDE, FAND

Contributor: Kelly Schmidt, RD, LDN

I've flown to Australia a number of times (that's a 32 hour commute, door-to-door, oye) and have camped in a tent a fair-share and while making a number of mistakes, I have a good sense of how to pack and prep for travel, keeping my health goals (optimal weight and steady blood sugars) in mind.

Recognize (Good & Bad) Habits

Contributor: Kelly Schmidt, RD, LDN

As a type 1 diabetic, I think of myself as a walking, human pancreas. The role is no joke, but one I can’t disown.

Every time I eat, as do my fellow type 1 diabadasses, I need to review, assess and time what foods, in what quantity I want to eat, without rocking my blood sugars. It has gotten easier with time, but when eating foods I don’t prepare, it can be more challenging.

Vandana Sheth, RDN, CDE is on a mission to help people with diabetes Eat Well Your Way For Life, and thrive with diabetes.