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Going away on an AI holiday - advice for meals please

Quirkybee

Quirkybee

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Type of diabetes
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Hello there

I'm going on an All Inclusive holiday soon and just concerned as to which foods I need to be careful of and what I can safely eat.

Bear in mind that I'm not a morning breakfast savoury person, although I will make an effort to try something savoury, maybe eggs, etc. I don't wish to spoil my holiday by testing after every meal, as this break is a very, very well earned break for myself and my son.

I'm still trying to get used to being diagnosed and don't want my diabetes to be the focus of my break. I realise the importance, but any dietary advice is welcome.
Thanks all
 
I understand this dilemma. I travel a lot on business and at this time of year am spending an average of 2 nights a week in hotels, and having hotel breakfasts

I find there is plenty of healthy breakfast food on offer, either full English breakfasts or continental sliced cold meats and cheeses. Last week I also found slices of smoked salmon with the continental meats and cheeses. There are also invariably bowls of ready prepared fruits and various yoghurts

As for all inclusive, you don't actually have to eat all that is put in front of you! I've always found the staff are happy and willing to substitute chips and potatoes with salad. Otherwise I simply leave them on the side of my plate.

Last weekend when celebrating a birthday with a champagne afternoon tea, I asked for a bowl of strawberries and cream instead of cake. The people on the table next to us were so envious, they asked for the same!

I think it's helpful to have a clear idea in you mind as to what you plan to eat before you sit down so that you aren't tempted with the vast array of sugar and carb laden food you may be faced with.

I'm sure you will receive plenty of helpful advice here
 
Don't let the diabetes dominate your holiday there will always be plenty of foods that you will be able to eat without going to carby so relax and enjoy your holiday
 
Morning. The main thing is to enjoy your holiday. Avoid the most carby stuff by swapping it for something better or just leaving it on the plate. Don't be too strict, though. See what you can find out about the place (hotel?) you're staying at and the food it serves. Forewarned is forearmed. Don't be fooled by offers of "diabetic" meals at the resort or on the plane or cruise ship -- they're usually as carby as conventional meals.
Have a great time!
 
Quirkybee said:
Hello there

I'm going on an All Inclusive holiday soon and just concerned as to which foods I need to be careful of and what I can safely eat.

Bear in mind that I'm not a morning breakfast savoury person, although I will make an effort to try something savoury, maybe eggs, etc. I don't wish to spoil my holiday by testing after every meal, as this break is a very, very well earned break for myself and my son.

I'm still trying to get used to being diagnosed and don't want my diabetes to be the focus of my break. I realise the importance, but any dietary advice is welcome.
Thanks all
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Predictably, I'll take a bit of a counter view to some of the others. It's what I do. :)

For me, the thing about testing is it has just become part of life; like having a shower, cleaning my teeth, washing my hands in the small room, or peaking in a mirror before I leave home to ensure no unnoticed clothing malfunctions. It's just something I do.

I started testing within 7 days of diagnosis, and I left home for the trrip of a lifetime in under 3 weeks from diagnosis. I tested, and I tested every day. It takes seconds. Your meter records the numbers, so no admin to be done there. If you keep a food diary, myfitnesspal builds your personal database very quickly and it becomes a couple of minutes a day to update that.

My rhetorical question would be; how long does it take to dry your hair or do your make-up, versus the above. Personally, I've never heard of anybody becoming unwell due to a poor blow-dry or wobbly eye-liner.

That was my take on it. I have taken note of my diabetes, but it doesn't rule my life. I may have had to change some things in my life, but to be honest everyone, whether they have health conditions or not, do that anyway, even if it's just that they want to lose a bit of weight, or drink less vino or move around a bit more.

Depending upon where your holiday will be, there could be some fabulous local foods on offer, giving you the opportunity to try lots of easily replicated foods at home, whilst away.

It's your call, but for something to become unobtrusive it is, in my view, best to make it art of the norm.
 
Quirkybee said:
Bear in mind that I'm not a morning breakfast savoury person, although I will make an effort to try something savoury, maybe eggs, etc. I don't wish to spoil my holiday by testing after every meal, as this break is a very, very well earned break for myself and my son.
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We've always gone all inclusive especially when the children were little.

There's always been a good selection of foods at breakfast, anything from fried food (English Breakfast) to Continental Breakfast with a wide range of breads, cheeses and cold meats, also there's usually yogurt available too with fruits like berries so you shouldn't come stuck for something to eat @Quirkybee

Hope you and your son have a safe and enjoyable time :)
 
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