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October EMERGENCY PLANNING

Smokey BBQ sweetpotato salad

TALKING POINTS y With winter weather sneaking up, this month is a good time to make sure you have all your food pantry essentials. If the power goes out, do you have food that you can eat that is shelf stable? Food is an important part of diabetes management, so you do not want to be left without better options. y Make sure your kitchen is stocked with foods representing each of the nutrient groups: carbohydrates (i.e. canned sweetpotatoes with no added sugar-maybe marked as yams; whole grain crackers; bagged popped popcorn; graham crackers) + (fast acting and slower acting carbs like smarties, hard candy, skittles, or juice boxes), proteins (i.e. tuna in pouches; natural peanut butter), and fats (i.e. nuts). You may not be able to get to a grocery store in the event of a weather emergency. y People with diabetes often take medications to help manage their diabetes so you don’t want to run out of your meds when there is a weather emergency. Prepare a diabetes care kit that includes 1- 2 weeks of medications and diabetes management supplies such as a blood glucose meter and or continuous glucose monitor, insulin pump supplies, alcohol wipes and any back up batteries that your devices may require. TEACHING TOOLS This list isn’t all inclusive but will give you a great check list for the types of non-perishable foods to have in stock in your kitchen as staples which makes it easier to have access foods for a healthy meal. Remember that being pre pared also helps reduce the worry and stress associated with the question of “what can I eat?” Download our Tool 10 Foods to Keep in your Pantry that are Diabetes Friendly

SOCIAL POSTS Are you prepared to manage your diabetes if there is a weather-related emergency? Use this checklist to make sure you are prepared before the bad weather arrives. Diabetes Emergency Download Checklist (aace.com) Sweetpotato Fun Fact: You can store sweetpotatoes for up to 2 weeks by storing them in a cool, dry, well-ventilated container. #ncsweetpotatoes #diabetes #bloodglucosemanagement People with diabetes should invest in taking time to be ready for emergency planning, especially when the weather can affect our daily living through power outages. If the power is out of service, do you have enough safe food to eat? Do you have a stock of your medications? Do you have at least 3 days’ worth of bottled water? Try to have a month’s worth of medications on hand and have your kitchen stocked with some essential nonperish able foods. Keep freezer packs frozen and a cooler bag available in case you need to keep your medications cool during a power outage. Here is a list of non-perishables for building healthy meals even if the power is out: y Canned vegetables with a pull tab opening (green beans, carrots) y Canned fruits in fruit juice with a pull tab opening (peaches, pineapple, or pears) y Tuna pouches y Nut butter (peanut or almond butter) y Whole grain crackers y Glucose tabs, smarties, jellybeans, or skittles (for treating a low blood sugar) y And don’t forget to have bottled water in case for those times that the filtration system stops during a power outage. #emergencyplanning #foodsafety #foodstorage NEWSLETTER COPY

Recipe Link

• 1 lb. sweetpotatoes • Olive oil • Kosher salt • 2 Tbsp Ranch seasoning steak seasoning, taco seasoning, or YOUR favorite seasoning • Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish 1 jalapeño diced Ingredients

Directions 1.

Scrub and wash sweetpotatoes. Cut sweetpotatoes into wedges.

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Par-boil sweetpotatoes 5 minutes, allow to cool 5 minutes.

Pre-heat grill.

Toss with olive oil, salt and preferred seasoning.

6. Spray grill with cooking spray and grill sweetpotatoes on medium high heat 3-4 minutes per side. 7. Garnish with parsley or cilantro and serve warm.

NUTRITION TIP 4 Ways to Lower Your Cholesterol While Keeping your Blood Sugar in Target 1. Be choosy about your fats. 2. Fill up on Fiber, Especially Soluble Fiber. 3. Be Physically Active. 4. Keep your body weight in target range.

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