9 tips for managing diabetes during Mardi Gras
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When shifting your lifestyle after a diabetes diagnosis, always being prepared is key. Having a plan helps prevent situations in which the only foods around will cause a major spike in your blood sugar. That’s why it’s important to plan ahead this Mardi Gras season to maximize having fun while still keeping your blood sugars under control.
Here are nine tips to get you ready for Mardi Gras!
Rebecca Snyder is a dietetic intern with the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. For questions on how to manage your diabetes, contact St. Tammany Health System’s Diabetes Education Department at (985) 871-5983. You can also learn more at StTammany.health/DiabetesED.