Keep Your Blood Sugars in Check this Labor Day: Learn from One Epic BBQ Blunder!

Labor Day weekend is upon us, and you know what that means – it's time for some good old-fashioned social gatherings and epic feasts. 

But before you dive headfirst into that plate of deliciousness, let's talk about what NOT to do if you want to keep those blood sugars in check and enjoy your Labor Day to the fullest!

We recently had a patient who made a classic blunder during a Fourth of July BBQ, you'll want to learn from their unforgettable experience. It all started out just fine and dandy. They filled up their plate, surveyed the foodie wonderland before them, and even took the appropriate insulin dose. So far, so good, right? Well, that's where the smooth sailing ended.

Once the food coma-inducing deliciousness got the best of them, they committed the ultimate party foul – they started refilling their plate without keeping track of their insulin dose. The result? 

A skyrocketing blood sugar reading that could rival NASA's moon mission! Yep, you read that right. Their blood sugar levels soared to the dreaded three hundreds, and it refused to come down for a whopping five hours!

Labor Day BBQs are a smorgasbord of temptation, with juicy burgers, sizzling hotdogs, and mouthwatering bratwursts fresh off the grill. But here's the thing – indulging in all that deliciousness doesn't mean you have to send your blood sugar on a rollercoaster ride of epic proportions.

So, what's the lesson here?

It's all about keeping track of your plates and dosing appropriately for each culinary adventure. You see, by doing this, you can savor every delectable moment of the event without worrying about your blood sugar going haywire.

Imagine enjoying that juicy burger, savoring that perfectly grilled hotdog, and relishing every bite of that savory bratwurst while keeping your blood sugars in check. Now that's what we call a Labor Day well spent!

Remember, it's the little things that can make a BIG difference when it comes to managing your blood sugars. So, as you gear up for your Labor Day festivities, keep this golden nugget of advice in mind.

So, here's to a happy and healthy Labor Day celebration with your family and friends. May your plates be full, your blood sugars stay in range, and your heart be light as you relish every moment of this fantastic holiday. Enjoy, everyone! 🍔🌭🎉