How to Handle Summer if You Have Diabetes

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us How to Handle Summer if You Have Diabetes Summer is a reminder that sometimes we all need to set time aside to enjoy the things we love to do with people we care about. Even if you have diabetes you can still enjoy summertime fun. Whether you are going to the beach, exercising outdoors, attending a party or planning a family vacation - you don't have to let your diabetes get in the way. Be prepared for summer with these tips... Barbie Cervoni, RD, CDE Type 2 Diabetes Expert Diabetes and Vacation You've been looking forward to your vacation all year and, although you are feeling excited, perhaps a part of you is a bit anxious or nervous - what will you eat, how will you manage your blood sugars, can't you just take a vacation from your diabetes altogether? Unfortunately, diabetes is something you must manage on a daily basis, even when your on vacation. But there are ways to enjoy yourself, too... READ NOW Share Best Barbecue Bites and Beverages for Diabetes It is possible to enjoy family barbecues or other parties without having your diabetes spiral out of control. But you need to be prepared. Learn how to navigate the buffet table without compromising your meal plan... READ NOW Share 5 Fun Outdoor Exercises that Don't Feel Like Exercise Take advantage of the warmer weather and exercise outdoors.  Exercising outdoors can be peaceful, fun, and serene. Its also cheap, creative and available whenever is convenient for you. Try one of these fun outdoor exercises... READ NOW Share Diabetes and Foot Care for Summer Summer is here and the weather is warming up which means bare feet and flip flops, right?  If you are someone with Type 2 diabetes, this can be dangerous, especially...  READ NOW Share MORE FROM ABOUT.COM • Eggs for Weight Loss: Fact or Fiction? • Be Smart About Your Cheat Meals and Fitness Goals • 7 Awesome Strength Moves For Sculpted Arms • What You Need to Know About CPPD • Busting the 5 Biggest Preemie Myths • The Best Way to Cook Eggs in the Microwave • How to Eat Smart at a Barbeque • What You Need to Know About Lupus Advertisement About Health   |   Follow Us: You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Type 2 Diabetes newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com - All rights reserved