Thanksgiving with LADA or Type 1 Diabetes: Managing Blood Sugar During the Holidays

How do you enjoy Thanksgiving with diabetes without wrecking your blood sugar — or your holiday? In this video, I share real-world tips and personal stories from my own experience managing LADA diabetes during Thanksgiving. We talk about how to handle high-carb meals, desserts, timing insulin, preventing blood sugar crashes, and still enjoying your favorite foods without feeling stressed or deprived. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have lived with diabetes for years, these strategies can help you stay in range while fully participating in the holiday. In this video, you’ll learn: • How to manage blood sugar during Thanksgiving dinner • Low-carb side dish ideas that still feel festive • How to handle desserts like pie, cheesecake, and cranberry sauce • Tips for insulin dosing on big holiday meals • Why walking after meals can dramatically improve glucose management • How to prepare for nighttime lows and avoid post-meal crashes • What to eat with Thanksgiving leftovers for better blood sugar I also share a personal story from my first Thanksgiving using insulin and a CGM, and what it taught me about planning, flexibility, and staying safe during the holidays. If you’re living with Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, or LADA (latent autoimmune diabetes in adults), this video is designed to help you approach Thanksgiving with confidence instead of fear. 💬 What are your best Thanksgiving diabetes tips? Share them in the comments — your experience may help someone else. 👍 If this video helps you, please like, subscribe, and share with anyone managing diabetes this holiday season. FIND MORE FROM LINNEA MAY HUXFORD Connect, link, and share, to help spread the word about diabetes and mental health! BOOK: Success with LADA Diabetes https://amzn.to/49Sgow9 BLOG: https://insulinpumplife.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575914762435 X.COM: https://x.com/Lin62866960 BLUEKSY: https://bsky.app/profile/insulinpumplife.com Note: Amazon links are affiliate links and a small commission may be earned by anything purchased through these links.