Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Diabetics: Put on a Party that Everyone Can Enjoy -- Even Guests with Diabetes

People who have diabetes -- a disorder of the metabolism, in
which their body has trouble converting food into energy -- must pay
close attention to everything they eat. Their bodies do not have the
mechanisms necessary to properly regulate their blood sugar levels.

Diabetes affects about 17 million Americans so chances are good
someone who has the illness will attend your next party. Since you
don’t want anyone to feel left out, here are some tips to help you
plan a party every guest will enjoy:

* For the main meal, offer your guests variety. Have fish, poultry
and lean cuts of beef, veal or pork available so there will be
something for everyone. Remove the skin -- which is high in fat --
from poultry. This will benefit not only diabetics, but everyone at
your party.

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