EP 74: Keeping it 100 Over the Holidays: Managing Blood Sugars without Restriction this Holiday Season

Diabetes and the holidays don't always feel like they mix well. Not only are our food choices different, but our schedule, environment and activity change. So how do we navigate that with a condition like diabetes that "thrives off of routine"?

Inside today's episode, Lissie Poyner and Jessica Hrdlicka RD, CDCES sit down and give you their holiday hacks for less stress and better blood sugars during this holiday season. Whether you're a parent helping out their T1D child or someone living with diabetes who wants to stay present, this episode is for you.

SHOW NOTES

• ⏰ (1:20): Intro
• ⏰ (2:20): Holiday Variability
• ⏰ (3:15): Common things people are dealing with over the holiday season while navigating their blood sugars
• ⏰ (5:02): Most important mindset piece
• ⏰ (6:50): Happy Bob
• ⏰ (8:01): #1 Holiday Hack: PFF method
• ⏰ (9:40): Holiday specific PFF meals
• ⏰ (10:50): Be present
• ⏰ (12:30): Hydration is key
• ⏰ (13:10): MyFitnessPal recipes for carb counts
• ⏰ (15:35): Remember: it doesn’t have to be perfect
  

Resources for this episode:

• My favorite carb counting hack TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@needlesandspoons/video/7169988585838431534?is_from_webapp=v1&item_id=7169988585838431534
• Join us inside the Keeping it 100 Diabetes Coaching Experience: https://bit.ly/3E5TX5W
• Grab the Keeping it 100 Diabetes Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BB5ZL6R8?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860
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*Disclaimer: Nothing inside of Keeping it 100 Radio or our resources is intended as medical advice. Always consult a physician before making changes to your insulin doses, diet or general wellness.