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Diabetes Stepping Up to the Plate

Diabetes Stepping Up to the Plate. Surviving the Holidays. Holiday Traditions. Traditional holiday foods High in sugar High in fat Holidays can be challenging. Class Objectives. Provide basic information to help you navigate the holiday season.

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Diabetes Stepping Up to the Plate

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  1. DiabetesStepping Up to the Plate Surviving the Holidays Williams DP, Christensen NK 2008 #1

  2. Holiday Traditions • Traditional holiday foods • High in sugar • High in fat • Holidays can be challenging Williams DP, Christensen NK 2008 #2

  3. Class Objectives • Provide basic information to help you navigate the holiday season. • Teach you some “quick and easy” exchanges for typical holiday foods and treats. Williams DP, Christensen NK 2008 #3

  4. Diabetes Doesn’t Take a Holiday • Continue to monitor your blood glucose during the holidays. • Continue to balance your carbohydrate intake. • Stay active. Williams DP, Christensen NK 2008 #4

  5. This holiday is going to be the worst ever! Right??? Williams DP, Christensen NK 2008 #5

  6. WRONG! Williams DP, Christensen NK 2008 #6

  7. Some holiday cheer... • You CAN eat what you like. • You CAN follow your meal plan. • You CAN eat with the family. • You CAN feel normal! Williams DP, Christensen NK 2008 #7

  8. Helpful suggestions • Be active • Eat slowly • Serve foods that fit your meal plan • Offer to bring foods to other parties • Modify recipes Williams DP, Christensen NK 2008 #8

  9. Follow Your Meal Plan • Know your meal plan. • Plan ahead. • Fudge a little • Enjoy yourself, family, and friends Williams DP, Christensen NK 2008 #9

  10. Holiday Exchanges Williams DP, Christensen NK 2008 #10

  11. Holiday Exchanges Williams DP, Christensen NK 2008 #11

  12. Holiday Exchanges Williams DP, Christensen NK 2008 #12

  13. Holiday Exchanges Williams DP, Christensen NK 2008 #13

  14. Activity #1 It’s time to attend Aunt Glenda’s world-famous holiday banquet. Can you survive on a meal plan? Williams DP, Christensen NK 2008 #14

  15. Meal Plan 1 • 3 meat • 4 starch • 3 fat • 2 vegetable • 1 fruit Williams DP, Christensen NK 2008 #15

  16. Meal Plan 2 • 3 meat • 4 starch • 4 fat • 2 vegetable • 1 milk Williams DP, Christensen NK 2008 #16

  17. Meal Plan 3 • 3 meat • 6 carbohydrates (starch, milk, fruit, or sweet) • 4 fat • 2 vegetable Williams DP, Christensen NK 2008 #17

  18. Have a happy holiday season. May you be surrounded by family and friends and may your blood sugars always be normal. Williams DP, Christensen NK 2008 #18

  19. Utah State University is committed to providing an environment free from harassment and other forms of illegal discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, • national origin, age (40 and older), disability, and veteran’s status. USU’s policy also prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in employment and academic related practices and decisions. • Utah State University employees and students cannot, because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran’s status, refuse to hire; discharge; • promote; demote; terminate; discriminate in compensation; or discriminate regardingterms, privileges, or conditions of employment, against any person otherwise qualified. Employees and students also cannot discriminate in the classroom, residence halls, or in on/off campus, USU-sponsored events and activities. This publication is issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Noelle • Cockett, Vice President for Extension and Agriculture, Utah State University. Williams DP, Christensen NK 2008 #19

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