‘Tis the season indeed. Family, food, festivities and more (food). The holiday season can be especially challenging for persons with diabetes. Fortunately, a little pre-planning will help you control the temptations and enjoy the holidays to the fullest. Here’s a few tips to maximize your health and wellbeing during the upcoming season. Control your surroundings as much as possible. First off, the holiday meal is simply that- a single meal, and not a free pass to unlimited ea

According to the American Diabetes Association, (http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/treatment-and-care/blood-glucose-control/a1c/), "...The A1C test gives you a picture of your average blood glucose (blood sugar) control for the past 2 to 3 months. The results give you a good idea of how well your diabetes treatment plan is working" . In addition,"..."Your health care provider may report your A1C test result as eAG, or "average glucose," which directly correlates t