Hello all!

I have been busy with the cottage school and have not been able to invite Geri over to write. Here is a short missive from her concerning the Holidays!

Holidays can seem even more stressful when you are a diabetic. Here are a few suggestions.

• Keep warm while shopping.
• keep glucose tablets in your purse in case you don't eat between stores.
• Keep your meter on you.
• Make sure you have an ID bracelet on.
• On your cell phone you can use the word ICE.  (in case of emergency) and have your contact person's name under it. Ambulance drivers and police officers look for this.
• Make sure your shoes fit well.
• Tell someone your approximate schedule.
• For family functions you bring in a diabetic dish or unsweetened tea.
• Remember drinking really wacks your glucose levels.
• Try to limit stress related sugar spikes.
• Take time to relax.
• Do not over eat. If you can't resist Grandma's pumpkin pie, take a taste or a small sliver.  You won't feel deprived that way.  Keep track of your carbs in order to have a dessert.
• Try to ignore well meaning people who try to 'watch' your glucose for you.  Just remind yourself, you are loved.
• See ya later, Geri.