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Portion control + the 12 tips of Christmas
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From everyone here at Diabetes.co.uk, we wish you a very Merry Christmas!

Christmas day is usually the hardest day to manage in terms of carbohydrate and calorie intake.

To help you prepare, we’ve put together a plan to help you enjoy Christmas whilst minimising the impact on your blood glucose levels.
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If you find it hard it to manage your appetite, this time of year can be particularly difficult as the festive period can present up to a month of regular temptation to break good habits.

Many of us struggle with portion control at the best of times and at social gatherings it can be even more difficult.

Our guide looks at why portion control is important, especially at a time like Christmas, and how to set boundaries for yourself.
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Overeating or comfort eating is something many of us do, particularly when celebrating events such as Christmas and New Year. Overeating can be a hard habit to break but it is not impossible.

Read through our guide to see how overeating can be less of a rational decision and more of an emotional response.
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Download the Christmas Cookbook 2013
Just in case you're stuck for last minute Christmas meal ideas, look no further! Our free Christmas Cookbook 2013 is packed with delicious recipes for you to enjoy tomorrow and over the festive period.

We have prepared sumptuous soups for starters, followed by delectable main courses, sides and treats.
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Type 1 diabetes: Managing your child's diabetes at Xmas
Christmas is one of the most exciting times of the year for kids. For children with diabetes, however, this excitement can be dampened by issues with managing blood sugar levels.

We've put together some practical tips on how to help your child remain in control of their diabetes and in high festive spirits through Christmas.
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Type 2 diabetes: Watch your waistline
Having a big waist can put you at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, as it usually means more fat is being stored around your organs where it can be more harmful.

Preventing an increase in your waist size, or even better, reducing your waistline, can help to lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers. But this can prove tricky during the festive season.
Waist size risk and diabetes
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Recipe of the day: Cranberry and Apple Muffins
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Christmas Day is so close, we can almost smell it and can't think of a better way to celebrate than to bake these yummy Cranberry and Apple Muffins this evening! Get the recipe here.
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The 12 tips of Christmas
We have a stocking full of tips for you, with our 12 tips of Christmas, helping you to stay ahead of your sugar levels over the Christmas break.

Our tips cover alcohol, mince pies, testing, injections and even those pesky mood swings.
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