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How to take care of diabetes at Christmas

For people who suffer from it, taking care of diabetes at Christmas turns out to be difficult to cope with due to the diet they must maintain.

April 6, 2018 One Comment The Christmas season is a time of celebration, rest and reflection and, above all, of great religious significance; Like any celebration, in our country food is the center of meeting and coexistence. However, it is important to take care of diabetes at Christmas. For people who suffer from Diabetes Mellitus, it is a difficult period to endure due to the diet they must maintain. To facilitate your control and care, we give you some advice in case you have a Diabetes problem in the family and at home, you can support your loved ones to cope with their illness these days. Prepare stews that do not contain sweet and sour sauces, wine-based or fruit-based sauces as they have a high sugar content. Have natural water or mineral water available so that the person with diabetes has drinks appropriate for their condition. Do not offer or force them to try stews with high sugar and fat content. Do not prepare stews separately for the sick person as this makes them feel different; rather, prepare foods that everyone can consume without the need to serve them separately to the person with diabetes. Prepare desserts free of sugar or with sweeteners for the whole family in general. During the day the person must continue with the regimen of eating 5 or 6 times a day to keep their glucose levels under control. Have whole grain bread and pasta options available so that the person with diabetes has greater control of their blood glucose. If you or someone you know suffers from diabetes, share this information to take care of diabetes at Christmas.