Diabetes Is Not Going To Take The Sweetness Out Of This Holiday Season!

Diabetes is not going to take the sweetness out of this holiday season!

Navigating the holidays can be stressful enough. You shouldn’t also have to deny yourself the delicious delicacies that everyone else is raving over.

We have gathered some of our favorite diabetic-friendly versions of traditional holiday recipes to share with you. Grab your blood glucose meter (our pharmacies offer a free one if you need it – details at the bottom of this post) and let’s dig in!

Appetizers:

Spinach Artichoke Dip -

(Per serving) Calories – 40, Fat – 1.5g, Cholesterol – 5mg, Sodium – 150mg, Carbohydrates – 3g, Fiber – 2g, Total Sugars – 1g, Protein – 2g, Potassium – 115mg, Phosphorus – 80mg

Recipe: https://www.diabetesfoodhub.org/recipes/spinach-artichoke-dip.html

Swedish Meatballs –

(Per serving) Calories – 170, Fat – 8g, Fiber – 1g, Sodium – 141mg, Cholesterol – 78mg, Protein – 12g, Carbohydrates – 14g

Recipe: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/swedish-meatballs-2

Deviled Eggs –

(Per serving) Calories – 44, Fat – 3g, Fiber – 1g, Sodium – 96mg, Cholesterol – 27mg, Protein – 4g, Carbohydrates – 1g

Recipe: https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/snacks-appetizers/angelic-deviled-eggs/

Entrees:

Glazed Holiday Ham –

(Per serving) Calories – 200, Fat – 9g, Fiber – 0g, Sodium – 1,103mg, Cholesterol – 65g, Protein – 25g, Carbohydrates – 3g

Recipe: https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/main-dishes/glazed-holiday-ham/

Herb-Roasted Turkey –

(Per serving) Calories – 172, Fat – 7g, Sodium – 320mg, Cholesterol – 88mg, Protein – 25g, Calcium – 13mg, Iron – 1mg, Magnesium – 27mg, Potassium – 210mg

Recipe: https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/249300/herb-roasted-turkey/

Slow Cooked Beef Brisket –

(Per serving) Calories – 337, Fat – 13g, Protein – 37g, Carbohydrates – 10g, Fiber – 2g, Sugar – 4g

Recipe: https://www.gestationaldiabetes.co.uk/slow-cooked-beef-brisket/

Sides:

Green Bean Casserole –

(Per serving) Calories – 247, Fat – 18g, Protein – 16g, Carbohydrates – 6g, Fiber – 2g, Sugar – 3g

Recipe: https://ihackeddiabetes.com/low-carb-green-bean-casserole-recipe/

Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows –

(Per serving) Calories – 159, Fat – 6.3g, Sodium – 226.5mg, Cholesterol – 7.6mg, Carbohydrates – 24.6g, Fiber – 3.4g, Sugar – 10g, Protein – 2.1g

Recipe: https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/260751/slow-cooker-sweet-potato-casserole-with-marshmallows/

Mashed Potatoes –

(Per serving) Calories – 60, Fat – 2g, Cholesterol – 5mg, Sodium – 230mg, Carbohydrates – 7g, Protein – 2g, Potassium – 255mg, Phosphorus – 50mg

Recipe: https://www.diabetesfoodhub.org/recipes/better-mashed-potatoes.html

Desserts:

Pumpkin Pie –

(Per serving) Calories – 185, Fat – 5g, Sodium – 449mg, Carbohydrates – 32g, Protein – 4g, Fiber – 2g

Recipe: https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/desserts-sweets/creamy-pumpkin-pie/

Gingerbread Cookies –

(Per serving) Calories – 77, Fat – 6.9g, Protein – 2.5g, Carbohydrates – 2.7g, Fiber – 1.3g, Sugar – 0.4g

Recipes: https://www.wholesomeyum.com/recipes/sugar-free-gingerbread-cookies-low-carb-paleo/

Buckeyes (Peanut Butter Chocolate Balls) –

(Per serving) Calories – 130, Fat – 10.3g, Carbohydrates – 3.7g, Protein – 4.4g

Recipes: https://www.sweetashoney.co/no-bake-peanut-butter-balls-keto-buckeyes-balls/

Looking for an efficient and inexpensive way to monitor your blood glucose levels?

Our pharmacies offer the EASYMax V Talking Glucose Meter absolutely FREE.

EASYMax test strips (50 count) are only $6.95 and are exclusively sold at our pharmacies.

The EASYMax Normal Glucose Control Solution is $2.95.

Sterilance twist top lancets (100 count) are only $2.95.

Also, the Sterilance lancing device is only $2.95.

You deserve to save money, stay healthy, and experience every wonderful part of the holiday season. Speak with one of our pharmacists today about all the budget-friendly options available for you.

Would you or one of your loved ones like some assistance in organizing your medications? We offer Care-Fill, which is a FREE custom medication packaging service – you can even incorporate your vitamins and supplements into the packs!

If you are unable to visit our pharmacies to pick up your prescriptions, we offer FREE weekday delivery.

Visit our website to find your closest pharmacy location.