Hello, I am Ty Mason of thediabetescouncil.com, researcher, writer and I have type 2 diabetes.
I want to emphasize that my perspective is coming from one with Type 2 and not Type 1.
Our channel is primarily for those with Type 2 Diabetes and PreDiabetes.
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Eating out has become so common place, we have taken out a lot of what we really should
be doing in order to navigate the meal properly for one with diabetes.
I want to give you some guidelines for eating in a restaurant if you have pre diabetes.
1.
Think about the time of day.
One of the biggest mistakes we make when eating out is that we really don't think about
the time of day.
Many times, especially on the weekends, we tend to eat much later than we would during
the week.
This is not a huge problem if you plan ahead with your snack times and medication (if you
take meds).
If you are going to be eating at 9pm rather than a normal 6 pm, then adjust your meds
throughout the day so that you can take them in a time frame of eating rather than just
the same time you normally would.
Taking your meds too early could cause a drop in blood sugar and then eating later could
cause a spike.
2.
Plan ahead so you know where you will be eating.
Sometimes eating out is so spontaneous you don't really think about where you are going,
much less what menu items you might want to have.
Does this sound familiar?
"Where do you want to eat?"
"I don't care, wherever you want to go."
"I picked last time, it's your turn."
I really would love to open a restaurant named, "I Don't Care."
I think it would be filled many times just out of a misunderstanding.
Don't be afraid to make suggestions.
Most places do have menu items that are suited for a diabetic diet, but make sure that's
the case.
3.
Please don't fall for those BIG Specials!
Get a steak, baked potato, 3 sides, a salad, a dessert and drink for only $9.99!
Now that is a great deal.
The steak is probably as tough as shoe leather, the potato was going to be used for seed,
but hey, that is a great deal!
Hey, I have nothing against eating a good steak.
I think meat is great for your diet, but do you really need the rest of that stuff?
A steak, some steamed carrots, a salad, that's not a bad meal.
Don't fall for the big specials.
First of all, you really don't need that much food and second, there is a reason they
are pushing those items in a deal like that.
4.
Don't fall into the trap of saying, "I Paid for this food, I am going to eat it all!"
So you go ahead and get the big special.
A 10 oz sirloin, a baked potato as big as your fist, a cob of corn longer than your
shoe, candied sweet potato (Yeah you like potatoes) a bowl of peas and a roll.
A big ol glass of iced tea and bowl of apple cobbler with ice cream.
Now you are full after eating the steak, the corn and half the potato.
But dad gummit you paid for this meal, you are going to make sure and eat it all.
How about you eat a small portion of each item and when you are full, ask for a box
to take the rest home.
You can find a use for the leftovers.
5.
Try your best to avoid the All You CAN EAT Buffet.
Hey, I am a sucker for buffets.
I have even started a book entitled, "The Beauty of the Buffet" But one thing that
isn't really a beauty, is the amount you can eat and not even realize it.
Some buffets do have some great choices for those of us who have diabetes.
But we often by pass them for the "good stuff" and we stuff ourselves.
6.
Don't be afraid to ask About Menu Items it says baked sweet potato on the menu.
That is a great choice.
But what is baked with?
Do they put a sugar syrup on it and marshmallow cream?
Is it just the potato?
Can they bake it plain for me or are they already baked?
Guess what?
Ask your server.
I am sure if they don't know they can find out.
Can I get the salad dressing on the side?
Do you have a sugar free version of that?
It never hurts to ask.
This is your health you are concerned about.
Leave a good tip and thank your server for answering your questions.
7.
Don't park right next to the front door.
I don't care if mom did borrow Aunt Jean's handicap sticker, park away and walk.
We will circle around and wait for that spot up front to come open won't we?
Why not park in the last spot in the parking lot?
Get in a little exercise to work up your hunger a little bit before the meal, then give yourself
a little walk to help digest after the meal.
The walk will also help your blood sugar stabilize.
There are some guidelines for you when eat at a restaurant.
I am sure there are others, but this will certainly get you started.
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like this one in the future.
Thanks for watching.
I am Ty Mason.
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