Dining Out on Valentine’s Day With Diabetes: What to Order (and What to Skip)
Dining out on Valentine’s Day with diabetes? Learn what to order at steakhouses and Italian restaurants, dessert swaps, and alcohol tips to keep blood sugar steady.
Eating Out with Diabetes
Eating Out with Diabetes
Studies show that as people eat out more often, their calorie consumption goes up. This is probably due not just to what we order, but also how much. New research shows that restaurant portion sizes have grown markedly, with amounts two to five or more times larger than the “standard” serving size.
If you have diabetes, eating out or going to an event can pose special challenges. How can you stick with your meal plan, yet have some fun? You can do it. If you choose wisely and watch how much you eat, you can have a delicious meal and feel good too.
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