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Thanksgiving and diabetes
People with diabetes usually can eat a bit of everything during the Thanksgiving meal.
The problem is the amount of food that everyone consumes.
Eating smaller meals throughout the day keeps blood sugar more stable than eating one heavy meal.
If you're preparing a Thanksgiving dinner for someone with diabetes, try to include high fiber foods, like broccoli, sweet potatoes, green peas, whole grain breads and dried beans on your menu. These soluble fibers can help control increases in blood sugar levels.
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Source: National Association of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disorders
First published: 11/24/2002
Last updated: 11/15/2006
Reviewed by: Paul Kleeberg, MD, medical director, Allina.com