Celebrations & Holidays
Holidays are a special time of year where we celebrate family, friends and community. And as much as they are events that we look forward to, they also bring with them new challenges and the need for preparation if you have Type 1 diabetes. Whatever the season, here are our top guides for making it through unscathed while still enjoying all that they have to offer.
Holidays are a special time of year where we celebrate family, friends and community. And as much as they are events that we look forward to, they also bring new challenges and the need for preparation if you or your loved one has type 1 diabetes.
Whatever the season, here are our guides for making it through unscathed while still enjoying all that they have to offer. Don’t forget to count your carbs!
Holiday Carb-Counting Charts
Wouldn’t it be great to have a carb chart this holiday so you don’t have to Google every dish on the buffet table?
Help with the Holiday Season
With the festive season already here, you might feel a mix of excitement and overwhelm if this is your first...
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It’s pumpkin spice season! Or fall, depending on what you like to celebrate. Whether it’s pumpkin-spice-everything or the other fall...
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Note: This article is part of our library of resources for Celebrations & Holidays. Check out our food and drinking tips...
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Note: This article is part of our library of resources for Celebrations & Holidays. Check out our food and drinking tips...
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Editor’s Note: Marina Basina, MD, has verified this content, a clinical associate professor at Stanford University. She’s a clinical endocrinologist...
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My son is the one with type 1 diabetes (T1D) in our household, and he unfortunately inherited my sweet tooth...
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Navigating Specific Holidays
The holidays are a time for celebration, family, and indulgent meals. Managing diabetes, however, doesn’t have to dampen the fun....
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Long live Mexico and its culinary art! Hispanic Heritage Month is from September 15th to October 15th, including the national...
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Day of the Dead is one of the most colorful parties in my country. It is a pre-Hispanic tradition that despite...
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Editor’s note: This article is part of our library of resources for Celebrations & Holidays. Check out our food and drinking tips...
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Note: This article is part of our library of resources for Celebrations & Holidays. Check out our food and drinking...
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Note: This article is part of our library of resources for Celebrations & Holidays. Check out our food and drinking...
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