Eating Out With Diabetes

Americans like—make that love—to go out to eat, so much so that, on average, we eat out 4.9 times per week, according to a Zagat dining trends survey. And while many people dine out because of the convenience or due to hectic work schedules, the reality is that eating out is enjoyable.

But what if you have diabetes? Does dining out have to become a thing of the past? Not necessarily. You can definitely dine at an infinite number of restaurants and still keep your blood sugars well-managed. Timing of meals, remembering to take your diabetes medication, and portion