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Diabetes and Christmas
 
Christmas Party survival guide
 

It’s nearing Christmas party time. Have you had one already? We hate to be the ones putting a Scrooge on your fun time, but make sure you understand the effects of alcohol on your diabetes during the festive period. Alcohol’s complicated effects can be a pain, so don’t lose sight of your diabetes management while you’re enjoying the festivities.

 
Alcohol + Christmas parties
Christmas Cookbook 2016
 
Beer on the side of caution
 

There’s no reason people with diabetes can’t drink alcohol, but it helps to know how certain drinks affect blood sugar levels. Alcopops, for example, contain a tonne of sugar and will likely cause you problems.

 
What can I drink?
Children at Christmas
Getting through the morning after
 

We’ve all been there. Thankfully, there are some particularly useful hangover cures that can boost your energy levels (did you know about eggs?) without adversely affecting your blood glucose levels.

 
Hangover cures
Type 2 Testing Program
Artificial pancreas research
 

The artificial pancreas is among the most exciting treatment developments for diabetes. Clinical trials are currently underway to assess the device’s efficacy in people with type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes.

 
Treatment update
Type 1 for 70 years
 

Read the incredible story of a clergyman, aged 76, who has been commemorated for living with type 1 diabetes for 70 years. Reverend Richard Chapple dedicated the award to his doctors and his family.

 
‘Courage and perseverance’
 
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Rosemary Andrew
Age: 71
 

“I am so pleased with the low-carb diet. I’ve been most surprised at how stable my blood glucose levels have been and my ability to stick to it: my blood glucose levels were typically 16 after a meal, but they are now hugely improved to 8/9. I’m feeling much more energetic and healthier, and my quality of life is improved. I wanted to lose weight and am doing so, so it’s easy to stay motivated.”

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Sugar: the facts
 

Many of us consume too much sugar, whether these are hidden in processed foods or part of carbohydrate-rich foods. Not only does sugar raise blood glucose levels, it can lead to other diabetes-related complications

 
Is sugar dangerous?
Reverse Your Diabetes Diet
 

“Even partial [T2] reversal associated with modest weight loss and lower glucose levels will significantly improve the long-term health outlook for many people,” says Dr David Cavan in his Amazon bestselling book.

 
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