Any diabetic-friendly eateries?

[PollyannaMom]

I have just been diagnosed as pre-diabetic and have 3 months to lower my A1C before resorting to medications. Unfortunately, my followup bloodwork is scheduled for the week after I return from a week at Disney. (My nutritionist suggested putting the test off for another week or two, which I can do).
For other reasons I am not following a keto diet, simply reducing carbs and upping protein, fiber and exercise. Does anyone have any suggestions for me? We'll be staying at the Beach Club with easy access to Epcot, so lots of eateries to choose from.

My DH is diabetic, and I second the advice people have given to limit alcohol and substitute extra veggies instead of fries or rice when you can. I've never stayed at Beach Club, but I know he found good choices at Sunshine Seasons in Epcot. We also bring some of his preferred snacks to keep in the room so he's not tempted to go down and grab something "carby" from the lobby in a pinch.

 

[rwdavis2]

As someone who is also type 2 diabetic, you can eat pretty much anywhere as long as you know what foods to avoid. It’s mainly up to you. I would check my glucose level daily while there.
And it’s not just sugar there are carbs such as potatoes, pizza, etc. IMHO, most WDW food is just average and not worth the splurge.

Have you seen nutritionist yet? They can be a great help early on.

 

[neverlandsky]

Just about every restaurant had fresh fruit, fresh veggies, hard boil eggs, seasonal veggies, roasted, smoked, or grilled protein. Portions are huge, where if you do the split calories, fat, carbs, will be a lot lower.

Saw a lot of visitors wearing continuous glucose monitors on their arms that connected to their phones. Honestly, to get a real read on what your unique body is doing, I highly recommend wearing a continuous glucose monitor so you know in real time how your body is reacting before & after when you eat certain foods. Plus, it's also a good gauge of the predawn syndrome.