Help to control diabetes at Christmas

A FREE booklet which gives diabetics advice on how to avoid some of the pitfalls at Christmas is available.

As a charity for people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, the InDependent Diabetes Trust (IDDT) recognises that it can be a difficult time for people with both types of diabetes.

And that can be especially so if it is your first Christmas living with the condition.

It can be a time of temptation, unpredictable or delayed meals, extra nibbles, excitement and stress, all of which can make managing diabetes more difficult.

Jenny Hirst, co-chairwoman of the charity, said: "We have just published our free December newsletter and we also have a free booklet, ‘Diabetes at Christmas’ to help families who live with the condition.

"It gives various options for Christmas dinners, a recipe for homemade, lower carbohydrate and calorie Christmas pudding and many other tips."

The charity also has a booklet, ‘Diabetes – Everyday Eating’ which may also be useful.

"We hope that the newsletter and these two booklets will help to make life easier over the festive season."

To get your free booklets, phone the charity on 01604 622837 or email enquiries@iddtinternational.org

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