What better way to spend your summer than going camping? But the complexity of your diet as a diabetic patient might make it challenging to eat healthy over a bonfire.
As someone with diabetes, you know blood sugar management and diet are critical. You can’t consume just any food or pack just any freeze-dried meals. Don’t worry; with some planning, you can have a fantastic camping trip and keep your diabetes in check.
The key is packing the right non-perishable foods that are easy to make over a fire or camp stove to stabilize your blood sugar.
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