Tips for people with Diabetes at WDW

[chrisw127]

Hi. I'm trying to gather some information for a friend of mine. Can any of you offer tips for dealing with Diabetes while visiting WDW? I'd love to hear where your favorite places to eat are as well as places that you avoid. Do you do anything special when you make your ADRs or arrive at a restaurant.

Thank you very much.

 

[JennyDrake]

I'm not bale to help you directly, btu I can make two suggestions: One, I would post this question on the disAbilities board. Second, when you make ADRs they will ask about dietary issues TELL THEM a member of your party is diabetic. When you arrive to eat a chef will come out and discuss menu selections.
You are very sweet to be so willing to help out a member of your party! But I hope they themselves know what they should and shouldn't eat (within normal parameters) such as at counter service as well.

 

[Nadjalu]

We try and drink plenty of water, staying hydrated and flushing "extra" sugars out of your system is vital.
The amount of exercise you get will spike your readings if you aren't use to heavy walking. So flushing the system out helps for us.

Also if on the DDP try and get healthy alternatives. Of course you are at WDW who isn't going to cheat?? But only splurging on the desserts occasionally shouldn't hurt to bad.

Another tip if on insulin you can take the insulin to the park with you and leave it at the first aid station. You don't have to carry it around with you everywhere.
Obviously keep low on the carbs, as it is sometimes easier to eat them at WDW than sweets.

Lastly try and keep your normal schedule from home. Eat when you are use to eating, test morning, noon and night if you can and enjoy.

WDW is not to bad to do as a diabetic, but routine is essential.

Tell your friend have a safe and happy trip!

 

[chrisw127]

Thanks for the suggestions. I'm also going to post this on the disabilities board.