10/18/2026
The holidays are coming fast. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah and with them come parties, travel, family gatherings, different schedules, more food, and a whole lot more stress.
For people living with diabetes, holiday stress can affect blood sugar just as much as what’s on the plate.
A few simple reminders:
- Stay as close as you can to your normal medication and insulin routine.
- Check your glucose more often when your schedule changes.
- Don’t skip meals just to “save carbs” for later.
- Stay hydrated.
- Enjoy your favorite foods, but watch portions and know what you’re eating.
- Keep fast-acting glucose nearby.
- Build in time to rest. Stress hormones can push glucose higher.
- If you’re traveling, carry extra diabetes supplies.
The goal is not perfection.
The goal is to enjoy the holidays, stay aware, make adjustments when needed, and keep moving forward.
Diabetes doesn’t take the holidays off but it also doesn’t have to take the joy out of them.
Education is medicine.