#DiabetesChat: Stay Diabetes- & Heart-Healthy for the Holidays (November 19, 2014)
November 12, 2014 Twitter Party
We’ve packaged the transcript of our November 19, 2014 #DiabetesChat Twitter Chat here for your convenience and reference. We had more of the same fun, learning and great prizes during this event. Hopefully you’ll be able to join us in our future fun events!
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Event Transcript
| Nursefriendly | Always wondered how #diabetics handled the #holidays, feasts, etc. #DiabetesChat |
| Cjonescooks | Moderation not deprivation is key to navigating the holiday feasts ahead. Small portions are essential. #diabeteschat |
| Cjonescooks | Don’t be embarrassed to say no or leave food on your plate U don’t have to finish everything I just gave u permission not to! #diabeteschat |
| Cjonescooks | I’m all about calorie awareness. Do you know how many calories you need daily? PLEASE find out! Makes counting easier. #diabeteschat |
| Maureensrn | To embrace the importance of tonights topic, latest stats: 29.1 million DM; 86 million prediabetics. Time to take control! #diabeteschat |
| Maureensrn | 9 out of 10 people with prediabetes dont even know they have it. #diabeteschat |
| Jesschang | Bread and pasta are carbs. But so is fruit! Every moment is teachable moment. #DiabetesChat |
| Maureensrn | Prediabetes, left untreated, will most likely develop into diabetes and related complications. Tonight, we take control back #diabeteschat |
| Cdiabetesinfo | Weider Red Yeast Rice can help lower your cholesterol and reduce your risk for heart disease #diabeteschat http://t.co/LoO49i1aTC |
| Cjonescooks | Navigating the holidays can be tricky. One smidgen of advice: don’t arrive starving. #diabeteschat |
| Cdiabetesinfo | Q1 How many of you are familiar with #diabetesawarenessmonth #DiabetesChat |
| Cdiabetesinfo | Q2 How many of you are hosting people at your own home next week for #turkeyday #diabeteschat #diabetesawarenessmonth #hearthealth |
| Maureensrn | Prediabetes increases your risk of heart disease ad stroke. It may not have any symptoms. Know your numbers! #diabeteschat |
| Cjonescooks | This time of year can be super busy … don’t forget to make daily exercise your priority. #diabeteschat |
| Maureensrn | Numbers-> A1C, B/P and Cholesterol ( ABC’s). Normal A1C below 5.7; preDM 5.7-6.4; DM 6.5% or above #diabeteschat |
| Amypcampbell | @MaureenSRN: A simple blood test can let you know if you have prediabetes or diabetes. Get checked this month! #diabeteschatQ3 How many of you will be a guest at a #thanksgiving meal next week? |
| Jesschang | If on admission glucose is greater than 140, check HgA1c and ask the patient what his glucose is on a day to day basis #DiabetesChat |
| Maureensrn | Why the continued increase in diabetes? Sedentary lifestyle, Higher Body Weights/ BMI, poor quality food/diet. Any others? #diabeteschat |
| Amypcampbell | @cjonescooks: I’ve heard you can substitute cauliflower for potatoes when making mashed potatoes! #diabeteschat |
| Cjonescooks | Traveling? Pack your own food for the flight, train or car! You control the calories and carbs! #diabeteschat |
| Goodhealthgirl | I try to bring a salad to house parties. Guests appreciate it- they don’t realize how yummy salad can be=less junk+more veg! #DiabetesChat |
| Cdiabetesinfo | Q4 Where do you go to find #hearthealth #turkeyday recipes that are best for those living with #diabetes #DiabetesChat |
| Cdiabetesinfo | Q5 What are some ways to avoid food challenges for diabetics over the holidays? #DiabetesChat #hearthealthy |
| Maureensrn | Q5 Try and stay with your usual eating schedule as much as possible – less room for temptation! #diabeteschat |
| Maureensrn | Simple way to lower risk of prediabetes….eating healthy and being more active. That’s our focus, tonight. #diabeteschat |
| Nursefriendly | @MaureenSRN Think those are the major causes. Probably 90% of #Diabetes is exacerbated by #Lifestyle choices. #Diabeteschat |
| Barbierd | @MaureenSRN 🙂 diabetes affects people of all walks of life differently Individualized patient centered care is so important! #diabeteschat |
| Amypcampbell | Q5: Try and stay with your usual eating schedule as much as possible – less room for temptation! #diabeteschat |
| Bethrosen | Yes always looking for whole-food ingredients, high in protein, low in sugar, grain free @CDiabetesInfo #DiabetesChat @primetimeparent |
| Maureensrn | As mentioned, with regards to DM education, keep it individualized, personalized and culturally sensitive. #diabeteschat |
| Smnutritionist | Walking for 10 min after each meal helps lower #bloodglucose which “rests” the pancreas, helping prevent or control #diabetes #DiabetesChat |
| Goodhealthgirl | Stay hydrated. More alcohol around the holidays so try spritzers instead. #DiabetesChat |
| Cjonescooks | Another buffet tip: Limit second helpings to vegetables and salads. Go light on the calorie and carb dense foods. #diabeteschat |
| Maureensrn | Avoid food challenges: Be physically active, even in small increments. All activity counts. #diabeteschat |
| Smnutritionist | A good night’s #sleep can do wonders for helping normalize #bloodglucose values #DiabetesChat |
| Maureensrn | Experiment to crate healthier version of your fav foods- steamed over sautéed; fat-free or full fat. #diabeteschat |
| Amypcampbell | Use the plate method: aim to fill half of your plate with veggies, a quarter with some carb and a quarter with protein. #diabeteschat |
| Maureensrn | As always, be selective. Quality over quantity, esp during holidays. 🙂 #diabeteschat look for lower calorie/lower carb count foods; less sugar content. Improve overall health. #diabeteschat |
| Cdiabetesinfo | Q6 What impact does body weight play in #hearthealth? #DiabetesChat |
| Maureensrn | Two words: PORTION DISTORTION. Check those labels for serving size! #diabeteschat |
| Cjonescooks | For holiday desserts, make your own to control calories & carbs. Great #recipes in my new book … tasty and light. #diabeteschat |
| Barbierd | Aim to move more on days when you are attending a party or holiday gathering. Burn sugar and utilize insulin #diabeteschat |
| Jesschang | Be specific & clear with medication directions. Have patients teachback. Intellectual ability doesn’t equal health literacy #DiabetesChat |
| Maureensrn | Excess body weight affects all areas of life…reduced energy capacity, les active, less calories burned. #diabeteschat |
| Amypcampbell | Juice has calories and carbs; diet soda has none. But you can dilute juice with seltzer. #DiabetesChat |
| Brandongrovejr | @cjonescooks What’s best…juice or diet soda? #DiabetesChat |
| Cjonescooks | @brandongrovejr @cjonescooks WATER! Try to avoid sweet drinks, esp during the holidays when other sweets are calling. #diabeteschat |
| Maureensrn | Increase weight also causes inflammatory changes; #heart risk, #diabetes risk, #stroke risk #diabeteschat |
| Maureensrn | Increased body weight can affect stress levels, sleep patterns, and more. Slow, intentional wt loss best. #diabeteschat |
| Cdiabetesinfo | Q7 Whats the healthiest type of #turkeyday meal for people with diabetes? #DiabetesChat #hearthealth |
| Amypcampbell | Q7: Focus on the turkey and lots of veggies, with a small amount of stuffing, potato or sweet potato. #diabeteschat |
| Smnutritionist | Need a #pastasubstitute? Here’s my dinner w squash, ricotta, Parmesan #diabeteschat #glutenfree |
| Maureensrn | As tempting as it is, NOW is NOT the time for crash diets. Eat healthy. Stay healthy. Family first. #diabeteschat |
| Maureensrn | For holidays, be cognizant of portions; use smaller plates, drink more H20, eat more veggies, preplan desserts. #diabeteschat |
| Maureensrn | Make your holiday plate “colorful” including lots of veggies, salads, other high fiber foods. #diabeteschat |
| Maureensrn | Most important, remember, holidays are about family, and memories; holiday dinner is ONE meal, not a weeklong event #diabeteschat |
| Jesschang | Diabetes increases length of stay by 2.5 days #DiabetesChat |
| Cjonescooks | FYI: Some stats show the avg American will consume about 4,500 calories on Thanksgiving. Ouch! Most will clock in at 2,500. #diabeteschat |
| Amypcampbell | If your workplace is filled with holiday treats, bring your own fruit, yogurt, nuts or popcorn to snack on. #diabeteschat |
| Jesschang | Diabetes is caused by environmental factors, genetics, and hormonal interplay. You can manage activity and healthy eating #DiabetesChat |
| Cdiabetesinfo | Q8 What nutrients/foods are best for #hearthealth this holiday season? #DiabetesChat #hearthealth |
| Smnutritionist | Watch your intake of #condiments since ketchup, BBQ & other sauces can add up to significant sources of #carbohydrates #DiabetesChat |
| Cjonescooks | One of the leanest part of the Thanksgiving meal is the turkey breast w/out skin: 4 ounces = 153 calories #diabeteschat |
| Maureensrn | Everyone, not just diabetics, needs to have a healthier version on most holiday meals. Increase fruits, veggies, lean meats #diabeteschat |
| Maureensrn | Better holiday meals- increase fluids, stay hydrated. DO NOT mistake thirst for hunger. #diabeteschat |
| Amypcampbell | Oatmeal, beans, nuts, fruits and veggies are great for heart health – and for diabetes, too! #diabeteschat |
| Maureensrn | Limit alcohol intake- causes dehydration, affects blood sugar, and can impede good food choices #diabeteschat |
| save1person | How many calories should one eat daily to stay healthy #DiabetesChat |
| maureensrn | re: holiday meals. Be selective. Don’t feel a need to “sample” everything on a buffet. Portion control important. #diabeteschat |
| cjonescooks | This holiday season, drink alcohol in moderation, esp if you’re diabetic. Save the wine and beer for dinner. #diabeteschat |
| smnutritionist | Each little food, #exercise or #sleep change can synergistically add up to improving #bloodglucose values #DiabetesChat |
| cdiabetesinfo | Q9 How to fit in exercise for #hearthealth management over the holidays #travelingwithdiabetes? #DiabetesChat |
| maureensrn | Also “try” to avoid the fried/ fast food, processed foods. We tend to be VERY busy this time of year and go for whats easy. #diabeteschat |
| maureensrn | Preplan meals in advance and your be healthier all around. #diabeteschat |
| jesschang | Patients should ALWAYS prime their insulin pen to ensure delivery otherwise dialing it up doesn’t always mean injection #DiabetesChat |
| maureensrn | On a side note, it is very difficult to start a diet during the holidays. Simply maintaining your wt is accomplishment!! #diabeteschat |
| maureensrn | For those traveling, preplan meals, esp with air travel. Bring your foods for plane rides in case of delays. #diabeteschat |
| maureensrn | Have healthy snacks/meals with you for air travel. Most airline food not “healthy” version. #diabeteschat |
| amypcampbell | Break up exercise into shorter segments, like walking for 10 minutes, 3 times a day, or climbing stairs several times a day. #diabeteschat |
| jesschang | Patients should know that insulin is a normal hormone created by their pancreas, not just from the bottle #Diabeteschat |
| maureensrn | I use layover and plane delays as time to walk in airports. Burn calories; improve circulation and “keep calm” 🙂 #diabeteschat |
| barbierd | roasting vegetables can boost nutrition and help you to feel full without increasing blood sugars. add them to everything #diabeteschat |
| maureensrn | I also work with cardiac patients. Please pay attn. to sodium levels in holiday foods. Lots of sodium can affect CHF, B/p #diabeteschat |
| smnutritionist | #healthychickenpotpie made w #cauliflowercrust low in carbs & tasty too! #diabeteschat #glutenfree |
| cjonescooks | How do you get motivated to #exercise during the holidays? #diabeteschat |
| mylighttrackrd | @cjonescooks I motivate myself to exercise during the holidays by signing up for a race for the spring. #diabeteschat |
| maureensrn | Stay healthy, and stay active. Don’t overdue it and stress yourself during the upcoming weeks. #diabeteschat |
| maureensrn | Simple changes in diet, and exercise can make positive impact and start 2015 off right! #diabeteschat |
| maureensrn | Most importantly, keep remembering , the holidays are about family and friends, not food. #diabeteschat |
| maureensrn | Invited to a party? Bring what YOU like. Avoid excess worry about what “might” be there. Control the situation. #diabeteschat |
| maureensrn | Tis the season….to drink in moderation. Stay hydrated with h20; limit alcohol ( empty calories), Avoid high calorie drinks. #diabeteschat Remember- no time to beat self up if you overindulge. Get moving, preplan, control next meal. Forgive thyself. #diabeteschat |
| cjonescooks | This Thanksgiving start new and healthy traditions that include the whole family. That means kids in the kitchen too #cook #diabeteschat |
| maureensrn | Holidays often represent desserts! Share serving, taste test, make own sugar free versions, scrap off that xtra frosting! #diabeteschat |
| maureensrn | I cannot stress enough to start reading nutrition labels. Many items are “multiple servings”. Don’t be fooled by the visual. #diabeteschat |
| maureensrn | Limit/control sodium intake when possible. 2300mg/daily recommended; 1500mg daily with heart disease. Difficult but doable #diabeteschat |
| cdiabetesinfo | Thanks for joining us and we hope everyone has a #HappyThanksgiving & #HealthyThanksgiving #DiabetesChat #HeartHealth |
| cdiabetesinfo | For those who didn’t win check out Weider Red Yeast Rice available at Costco for $4 off http://t.co/V5qJWNtWMo #DiabetesChat #HeartHealth |