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Health tip: Keep diabetes in check during the holidays

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(HealthDay News) -- Holiday parties, desserts and buffets can throw your diabetes meal plan way off-track.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests how to enjoy the holidays if you're diabetic:

Enjoy a healthy snack before you go to a party, or pack one to take with you.
Have small portions from the holiday buffet, and make your table far away from the food.
Stick to low-calorie drinks, and limit alcohol to one drink a day for women, or two drinks a day for men.
Skip poultry with skin, ham with a honey glaze, and creamy side dishes and sauces.
Opt for veggie-based, light side dishes, especially fresh vegetables.
Enjoy fresh fruit, instead of a piece of pie.
Make socializing with friends and family the focus of the season, rather than food.

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