Grateful Waters: A Thanksgiving Survival Guide for Diabetes Insipidus is the essential companion for navigating one of the most food- and family-focused holidays of the year while protecting your health and balance. For those living with Diabetes Insipidus (DI), Thanksgiving presents unique challenges-salty traditional dishes, long meals at crowded tables, unpredictable travel, and social expectations that can disrupt hydration routines. This guide transforms those challenges into opportunities for awareness, preparation, and empowerment.

Inside, readers will discover practical strategies to manage fluid balance during big holiday feasts, lower-sodium recipe alternatives that preserve flavor without risk, and hydration planning tips for both car rides and flights. The book also addresses the emotional side of the holiday, offering advice on setting healthy boundaries, explaining DI needs to family without guilt, and enjoying traditions without setbacks. From handling desserts and beverages to managing fatigue after large meals, each chapter equips readers with tools to stay steady, strong, and fully present.

Grateful Waters reminds us that Thanksgiving is not about restriction-it's about celebrating abundance with intention. With thoughtful preparation, balance, and gratitude, those with DI can enjoy the season's joys while keeping health at the heart of every gathering.