Hamburger Cook-out with Diabetic Relatives

Type II diabetes runs in both my family and my husband's. When the family gets together to have a casual dinner, it can get difficult to choose an economical meal that is safe for the adults who have special dietary needs, and that will still please the kids. We like to do burgers in the summer. They are easy to prepare and won't break the budget. But can our diabetic relatives eat hamburgers without worrying about their health?

The answer is, most emphatically, yes! You can opt for chicken or turkey burgers, but diabetics can safely consume a real beef hamburger from time to time if it is prepared correctly.

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