About Type 2 Diabetes: Deck the Halls without Packing on the Pounds

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Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Barbie Cervoni, RD, CDE, your Guide to Type 2 Diabetes The holiday time is a time for family, friends and celebration. And although most events are centered around food and drinks, you can find a way to enjoy yourself without gaining weight or compromising your blood sugars. Aim to get in your daily dose of fiber, move as much as you can, and keep a blood sugar log.  Dietary Fiber - Essential for a Diabetes Diet Eating a diet rich in fiber can help to keep you full, pull cholesterol away from your heart, prevent blood sugar spikes, and aid in weight loss. Be sure to get your daily dose of fiber this holiday season to prevent weight gain...read more  Search Related Topics:  daily life with diabetes  diabetes nutrition  diabetes meal planning 5 Fun Outdoor Exercises that Don't Feel Like Exercise Just because it's cold doesn't mean you can't bundle up and get out for a walk. Fresh air can be liberating, especially when you are inside all day in the dry heat. Get moving today...read more  Search Related Topics:  diabetes and exercise  diabetes exercise  exercising with diabetes 4 Benefits of Keeping a Log Book Believe it or not, but blood sugar testing can help you to manage your weight. Testing two hours after a meal can give you information of how your body is responding to certain foods, particularly those that contain carbohydrate...read more Search Related Topics:  blood glucose control  blood glucose monitoring  managing blood sugar Pistachios and Type 2 diabetes Want to eat a healthy snack that won't raise your blood sugar and will keep you satisfied? Pistachios are a good snack choice that may even prevent diabetes risk...read more  Search Related Topics:  diabetes nutrition  nutrition  blood glucose control Related Searches Type 2 Diabetes Diet Diabetes Treatment Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes Levels Diabetes Blood Sugar Featured Articles Watch Out for Hidden Calories in Snacks - Snack Right Today 5 Lunch Choices You Must Try Maintain Weight and Blood Sugars During the Holiday Season Make Dessert with This Nutrient Packed Fruit Exercise, Even Wii Fit Can Reduce Weight and Blood Sugars   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Barbie Cervoni, RD, CDE Type 2 Diabetes Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Type 2 Diabetes newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads Bydureon - Once a Week Injectable Diabetes Medication Lose Weight and Improve Your Diabetes Using Wii Fit Plus Can Help Improve Blood Sugars Prevent Complications from High Blood Sugars   Follow me on: Advertisement