Diabetes Diet Center

The secret to a satisfying tailgate is to plan (and cook!) ahead.

Staying healthy during the holidays while still enjoying classic, delicious dishes is more possible than you may think. In this healthy holiday meal plan, we set you up with an impressive dinner menu plus a next-day brunch menu to keep the good times rolling. Dinner comes in under 800 calories (including dessert) and brunch clocks in right under 600 calories, which is pretty impressive given that the average American holiday meal adds up to be over 3,000 calories per serving—yikes!

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The cold-and-flu season is upon us and, let's face it, it's no fun for anyone. But these winter months can be particularly perilous for people with diabetes.

"When you have either type 1 or type 2 diabetes, your immune system is less able to fight infections," explains David Lam, M.D., associate director of the Mount Sinai Diabetes Center in New York City. As a result, you're more likely to get sick—and to suffer complications from what otherwise might be a garden-variety case of the sniffles.

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Managing diabetes is a big task, but breaking it down into small daily actions can make it more manageable. We asked the experts for seven ways to refine your everyday routine.

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Ever feel overwhelmed with diabetes, frustrated with your numbers, or confused about what you can and can't eat? That's where diabetes educators come in. Diabetes educators can help you gain the knowledge and skills needed to manage the disease, help you set goals, and then provide you with the support you need to reach them.

A certified diabetes educator (CDE) can be a nurse, dietitian, pharmacist, or social worker who works with you one-on-one or in a group setting to help you:

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