On different occasions I have talked about how to take care of yourself with meals on board a cruise ship, it is so easy to succumb to the temptation of rich and exotic dishes! special care, or awareness, you should have if you are diabetic, even if you do not take insulin.
If you are diabetic you know Eating out, the difference in amounts on the plate, changes in routine, physical activities, to which you can add the time differences of the trip, can make your diabetes get out of controlHence, I want to give you some tips for when you are on board a cruise.
The first thing is to keep in mind that you are the person who knows you best, and before any small symptom of discomfort, consult on board with the specialists, all ships have a medical service that will be delighted to attend to you.
I recommend that you make your own meal plan, your daily menu, when you are on board. On the boats you will find a great variety of foods, so each day choose what suits that plan that you have established. The days of the excursions this can be a bit more complicated, since they usually include the typical gastronomy of the area, and it is very difficult to skip it.
As a diabetic, you have experience living with your diabetes and you will always choose foods low in calories, in saturated and trans fats. Not only with sugar you will be careful, but also with salt, and you will prioritize foods with fiber, such as whole grains and pasta. What is best for you are fruits, take the opportunity to try varieties that you do not have in the area where you live, and the same I say with vegetables.
Do not forget to be very hydrated and hydrated, water is better than soft drinks, even if they are light or without sugar.
Remember when making your reservation you can always indicate that you have diabetes and that you require a special menu, but in reality, as I was saying, you are the person who knows yourself best and it will be very easy for you to adapt your food needs on a cruise, where what is left over are options of dishes.