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Which food does CDC suggest keeping at home for diabetes sick days?
Canned soup is on CDC's sick-day list.
- Potato chips
- Canned soup ✔
- Chocolate cake
Why: When you are sick it can be hard to eat as usual. CDC suggests stocking easy foods before illness strikes, and your care team can tailor the list.
Huh, didn't know that: CDC's list also includes sports drinks, crackers, and unsweetened applesauce.
Why did the soup can stay calm on sick days? It was prepared for anything.
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References
Answer: Canned soup. When you are sick it can be hard to eat as usual. CDC suggests stocking easy foods before illness strikes, and your care team can tailor the list.
- CDC: Managing Sick Days www.cdc.gov/diabetes/living-with/managing-sick-days.html
Canned soup
Checked 2026-10-09. - CDC: Managing Sick Days www.cdc.gov/diabetes/living-with/managing-sick-days.html
Sports drinks
Checked 2026-10-09.
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