Pesach Faqs

Q. As a diabetic, I am concerned about how to manage my insulin and eating at the Seder when I will be consuming large quantities of carbs, such as wine and matzah. Do you have any suggestions?

A. An excellent and thorough guide for this has been written by Rabbi Hirsch Meisels of the "Friends with Diabetes" website. The English version of the guide is available at http://friendswithdiabetes.org/files/pdf/pesachenglish.pdf, and that website also has other resources for Jewish diabetics. We have not reviewed the medical and halachic advice provided by those guides, and recommend you discuss the details with your doctor and Rabbi.

There is also an article on the cRc website which discusses many issues relevant to diabetics and others with special dietary needs.