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On Holiday from your life, not from your lifestyle!
On Holiday from your life, not from your lifestyle! Delays and changes in normal routines, sitting rather than being active, excitement and lack of sleep. All of this can affect your blood glucose. Whether you’re traveling by land, air, or sea, here are some smart travel tips. Identify Yourself Wear your medical identification that says…
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Try these snacks at 30,000ft in the air!
Try these snacks at 30,000ft! It’s wise to travel with ready-to-eat portable snacks in case of meal delays or food unavailability such as: Peanut butter or low fat cheese on whole-grain bread or crackers Almonds, pistachios, peanuts, soy, or seeds Homemade trail mix Dried fruits or fresh vegetables Cereal, granola or protein bars (>5 grams…
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It’s not a cheat, it’s a treat!
It’s not a cheat, it’s a treat! Preventing diabetes should always be your goal, and traveling will go smoothly if you do a little planning ahead. Trip planning should include ways to manage your diet and medications if you take any. A month or more before your trip, talk to your doctor or diabetes educator…