Meal planning is the most powerful tool you have to control diabetes. Meal planning for diabetes means putting together a daily eating program that includes healthy foods in the required proportions.

Monitoring is a powerful tool in tracking and controlling your blood sugar levels which prevent development of complications. Regular monitoring shows benefits of lifestyle changes.

Having diabetes does not mean you have to restrict your holiday or travel plans. As with everything else, a little pre-planning makes things easier. Here is some basic information you need to know.