Winter is a season when people would like to stay at home, have a get-together, and EAT a lot of food.For people with type 2 diabetes, it can be quite challenging to stick to a meal plan.In China, the most important festival-Spring Festival also comes in cold winter when all the people in a family would come together and celebrate. Sweet drinks, such as Cola,Spirit, and wine,are indispensable factors to fan up the climax of festival atmosphere. Sausage and preserved ham are two of the most popular food in winter among chinese people, which contain a lot of fat and salt.Facing these best dishes of the year, it is really a hard time for diabetic people. However, you don’t have to completely sacrifice all of your favorite foods. The key is to make a variety of healthy food choices and limit portion sizes.

Following the tips below may help you get through the winter healthily.
1.Eat a healthy snack. Eating a healthy snack before leaving home for a banquet can prevent overeating.
2.Plan ahead. Check out the food options for dinner before you begin eating, and make a mental note of what and how much you should eat. Your food choices should fit into your meal plan.
3.Bring a dish. Share your healthy dish with family and friends.
4.Move away from the buffet. Fix your plate, and then step away from a table of finger foods to avoid grazing while chatting.
5.Savor the flavor. Eating slowly reduces your chances of overeating.

Besides, daily exercise is still important in winter, though people may feel like to stat at home most of the time. It would help you consume the energy you have intaken.We'll talk about it in the following articles.