Tina Belcher/Diabetes patient- "Chicken, homemade biscuits, rolls, dressing, macaroni and cheese. my grandma loves to cook pies, banana pudding, anything you name it she cooks." Diabetes put Tina in the hospital many a times..

Tina-"I fainted in the room. And I woke up two days later.. I found out I had diabetes."

So while others can let loose and indulge.. for Tina Christmas means caution.

Tina-"Just can't have it nothing else I can do about it."

Dr. Scott Jacober-DMC/"The stress, the availability of food.. that's exactly what's going on."

While holiday cookies, cakes and pies can send a diabetics blood sugar soaring.. overloading on other foods like bread, potatoes, fruit and even vegetables can be just as dangerous.

Dr.Jacober-"Carbohydrates get all broken down into sugar..the blood sugar itself."

Alcohol is another pitfall, a few beers can be just as harmful as a few pieces of bread when it comes to glucose levels. So for diabetics this holiday season Doctor Jacober prescribes moderation and sticking to your usual eating routine.

When you're at a party instead of loading up on excess food.. try loading up on the good time instead.

Tina-"Going to parties can be a lot of fun.. enjoy yourself.. outside of eating."

Tina-"I take it one day at a time.. keep in under control."

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