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Michelle Castillo /

CBS News/ December 19, 2012, 1:48 PM

Top tips for diabetics this holiday season

Stay hydrated

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All the decadent food can be bad news for diabetics.

"If your sugars are out of whack and getting high and you start urinating more, you may become dehydrated," Vojita warned.

Alternating exposure to outdoor cold weather with indoor heating systems is a recipe for dehydration, which can raise blood glucose levels and cause dry skin and eyes. Drink lots of water and liberally apply alcohol-free moisturizing lotion throughout the winter months.

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samuel5028 says:
Informative! It's really good to know about seasonal tips, usually tips will be based on general. You can find additional tips in the below link
http://blog.globaldiscountdrugs.com/diabetes-common-yet-controllable/
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HJenkins45 says:
Great article! We've got some more helpful tips at our Diabetes Self Management website, http://www.steps-to-success.org
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