{"id":11803,"date":"2024-12-12T21:45:53","date_gmt":"2024-12-12T21:45:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=11803"},"modified":"2024-12-12T21:45:53","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T21:45:53","slug":"living-with-diabetes-during-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/living-with-diabetes-during-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Living with Diabetes during the Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-1723844736.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11804 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-1723844736-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-1723844736-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-1723844736-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-1723844736-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-1723844736-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-1723844736-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-1723844736-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Making healthy choices during the winter holidays can be challenging for many people. It can be even more challenging for people with diabetes.<\/p>\n<p>If you are a diabetic, it is important to eat mindfully by following your diet and making a plan. Here are some tips to help you enjoy a diabetes-friendly holiday season:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly<\/li>\n<li>Stay hydrated<\/li>\n<li>Communicate with family and friends about your diabetes needs and how they can support you<\/li>\n<li>Stay active\n<ul>\n<li>Take short walks<\/li>\n<li>Dance or play games<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Plan for holiday meals\n<ul>\n<li>Choose healthier options<\/li>\n<li>Watch portion sizes<\/li>\n<li>Balance your plate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Prepare for travel\n<ul>\n<li>Pack your diabetes kit<\/li>\n<li>Carry snacks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Get enough sleep<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t skip meals<\/li>\n<li>Watch what you drink and how much<\/li>\n<li>Talk to your doctor about changes in your health<\/li>\n<li>Take care of your mental health\n<ul>\n<li>Practice mindfulness<\/li>\n<li>Set realistic expectations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With some planning and preparation, you can still enjoy the holidays and your favorite foods while managing your blood sugar.<\/p>\n<p>To schedule an appointment with an endocrinologist, please call Jamaica Hospital Medical Center\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/clinical-services\/ambulatory-care\/\">Ambulatory Care Center<\/a>\u00a0at (718) 206-7001.<\/p>\n<p class=\"disclaimer\">All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page.   You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter.<strong>  PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.<\/strong> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Making healthy choices during the winter holidays can be challenging for many people. It can be even more challenging for people with diabetes. 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