Diabetes and Alcohol

Wondering if you can consume alcohol? Often holiday gatherings include alcohol. Consider these tips about alcohol to make the best decision at your next social gathering.

• If you choose to consume alcohol, do so with a meal to help avoid low blood sugar.
• Consider the medication you take and whether alcohol should be limited or avoided.
• Remember calories count! Alcohol can quickly add calories to your meal plan and should be considered especially if you are trying to lose weight.
• Adhere to serving sizes. One serving of alcohol equals 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1 1/2 ounces of 80 proof distilled spirits.
  

Have a safe and enjoyable holiday season!

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Holiday Travel & Diabetes

Traveling during the upcoming holidays? Plan ahead to ensure blood sugar is under control during your trip.

• Pack plenty of testing supplies and medication. If you are traveling via commercial transportation (plane, train, etc.), contact the Transportation Security Administration at for current information of allowable supplies and medications and how these must be presented at security check points.
• Discuss your meal plan with the folks you will be staying with. Stress the importance of what time you eat and what types of foods you prefer to eat to help control blood sugar.
• Continue exercising and remember to pack exercise attire.

A trip from home does not mean a vacation from caring for diabetes. Plan ahead to control blood sugar and have a safe and healthy holiday!

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