Indians love to celebrate festivals in grand ways. Diwali is one of the most popularly celebrated festivals in India. It’s a wonderful time when the family comes together to celebrate.
It is the time to prosper, eat amazing foods, and share happiness with near and dear ones.
As glorious and beautiful as it may sound, the festive seasons can be challenging for some. Especially for those who have ailments like diabetes.
Whether you are diabetic or a caregiver, it is possible you find it difficult to keep the patient’s health on track.
During festivities, our lifestyle, especially our eating patterns, change. Lip-smacking recipes are cooked, and no-one can resist it. Hence, managing diabetes during festivals in India requires more attention.
As the festive season is approaching, it’s important to ensure that diabetic individuals are safeguarded from the potential risks that come with the celebration of festivals.
Last month my whole family attended a cousin’s wedding and naturally, our routine went for a toss.
My father is diabetic, and we had to keep an eye on what he was eating to ensure his blood sugar levels were maintained.
Managing Diabetes during Festivals in India
To manage diabetes during festivals in India, apart from precautions, some healthy tips should be followed.
Here, I’m sharing 3 ways in which you can celebrate festivities as a caregiver to a diabetic.
1. Make better nutritional choices
During Diwali, lots of sweets are prepared at home. Festive dishes are usually heavy and oily. In such a case it is very normal for even healthy individuals to put on some weight and indulge in binge eating.
For a diabetic, however, it becomes crucial to watch what they put in their system. They can’t eat everything and anything that’s cooked at home.
Usually, I try to convince my father to eat light. It’s important to opt for food that adds nutritional value. Apart from meals, I offer him fruits and dry fruits.
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The diet for diabetics is conceptualized from clinical research, portion control, and lifestyle changes[1]. And to meet the nutritional needs on the go, the physician suggested Ensure Diabetes Care by Abbott since it is a diabetes-specific nutritional supplement.
This supplement starts working from day 1 and helps control your blood sugar levels in 4 weeks.
Studies too say that supplements have shown promising results in diabetes treatments[2]. After regular use, my father’s blood sugar level is controlled. It keeps him full and energized throughout the day.
Healthy eating patterns, nutrient-rich food, and portion control help in maintaining body weight goals, control blood sugar levels and delay complications of diabetes[3].
I always make sure that my father’s eating routine is on track. Portion control and timely eating is a must.
Irregular eating patterns affect his digestion and metabolism so I try to serve him food on time and guide him to avoid overeating.
2. Ensure you take your meds on time
During festivities, I always make sure that my father’s medication is on track. People who take medicine on time are at low risk for poorly controlled glucose level[4].
Timely medicine is always my priority no matter how busy I’m in my work.
c. Exercise and don’t forget to have fun
According to experts, exercise is important to manage weight. Exercise also helps to improve insulin sensitivity[5].
Hence, moderate exercise like walking for 30 minutes a day is advised.
Usually, it’s not possible to follow a proper exercise routine during festivals. We tend to become lax. I always try to make sure that my father does some light exercise and doesn’t skip his morning walks.
Last but not least is to have fun! It is time to celebrate after all and having a diabetic at home, or being a caregiver to one should not mean you cannot have fun.
As a caregiver, I do my bit to ensure that my father’s blood sugar levels are controlled by taking certain precautions.
Whether you are a diabetic yourself or a caregiver, these tips would help you to celebrate the festive season happily and healthily.
Spend time together and do things that you otherwise cannot do because of the busy daily routine.
Wishing you and your family a Happy Diwali.
Disclosure: The views expressed in the blog content are independent and unbiased views of solely the blogger. DISCLAIMER: The content in this post is purely meant for educational purpose only and not to be substituted for professional medical advice. One should consult the expert for any related information Refrences: [1] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279012/ [2] https://www.healthline.com/health/type-2-diabetes/herbs-supplements#using-supplements [3] American Diabetes Association. Diabetes Care. 2019 Jan;42 Supplement 1:S46–S60. https://doi.org. [PubMed] [CrossRef] [Reference list] [4]ttp://www.ajpb.com/journals/ajpb/2017/AJPB_MayJune2017/assessing-the-association-between-medication-adherence-and-glycemic-control#sthash.5V8fFYyK.dpuf. [5] https://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/26/3/944
These are the simplest and healthiest ways to celebrate Diwali. Even diabetics can enjoy it with these simply healthy steps.
#ensurediabetescare is a blessing for diabetics. Thanks for sharing these insights
I have seen a couple of known family friends who have diabetes. A few of them are very particular about their routine and others are not that much. Your post is very practical. Festivals are a time to create memories and we can do that when we will take care of our health.
Oh this is a great way to make sure the elders are having fun and taking care of themselves too. Festivals can be dangerous for some of them.
Yes diabetes management is all about eating right and doing regularly exercise. During festival time it is common to have a disturbance in routine but with little precaution diabetic patients can have fun and enjoy this festival without guilt.
This is a very empathetic and caring post for Diabetics..festivals can be stressful and harmful with all the tempting sweets.Very enlightening post Bushra
Interesting to know about this product.
Indeed along with regular care one needs an extra boost especially in the festival season
These are important tips and we can celebrate festivals with diabetic patients easily if we take care about certain things
I agree if we take proper precautions, medicine and exercise regularly we can enjoy every festival!! Your pointers are really great for all who love festivals !!
Really nice. There is no way i can disagree with the fact provided by you. Great tips 👌
These are some very useful tips and coming from a Doctor makes a whole lot of difference. I like when you said exercise and don’t forget to have fun and I think with EnsureDiabetesCare this is definitely possible.
Festivals are the time when we breach all our routine but yes a careful duet plan can be both fun and healthy.
Diabetes is a serious health issue and should not be taken lightly and with festivals, indulgence is inevitable so being care ful about how much u eat and taking meds on time is important.
Controlling diabetes during festivities is very important and this seems to be a great product doing just that. My Dad is facing diabetic issues since lockdown and will recommend him this product.
That’s an informative and helpful post. Diabetes has to be taken care of during festivites also.
Following meal times and exercises also during festivals can assure us that sugar levels are controlled and ofcourse adding #EnsureDiabetesCare in the diet helps to moderate the levels.
These are some right ways to enjoy festivities while keeping sugar levels in control. Good tips for caregivers.
Portion control and sugar supplements are a good way to manage diabetes. Pretty insightful post.
Those are very helpful tips to keep your sugar level under control. My aunt is suffering from diabetic issues since Durgapuja. I’m going to share your post so that she can handle her diabetes.
Diabetes is not a disease, it is a condition, which needs to be managed properly. One can lead a normal life with proper care and management. These are some really important steps for proper management of Diabetes.
These are some great ways to celebrate festivities. This looks like a superb product to keep sugar level in control.
My close uncle is diabetic, i just read out this article and the fam took notes. Very helpful. Thanks
The most important is to control the portion amount and have fun.. hope you had a great time.
For diabetic patients it is very important to maintain a healthy lifestyle ( healthy diet and regular exercise) and medication to keep their blood sugar in control. ensure diabetic care sounds like a great option to add extra support in diabetic management.
Love how simple and easy the tips are. It helps the diabetic patients keep themselves fit and healthy. I’m going to share this with my aunt.
I have gifted this to my father and really think it is a very good gift for those who suffers from Diabetes.
Making better nutritional choices is a lovely idea. Because meals during festival are ladden with sugars, oils and Practicing concious eating at these times will help keep sugars under control.
In India festivals are occassions to indulge oneself on sweets. But those afflicted with diabetes or diabetes caregivers see it as a challenge. But it is true that they need to enjoy too, your tips are really valuable, eating nutritional food and having a good exercise regimen is so important.
This is such a helpful article, i have referred back to it as more elders have been diagnosed.
A good and healthy diet is essential especially for Diabetes. I have 3 diabetics at home so this article is very useful and will surely check Ensure.