Restaurant Team Planner | Better Together Diabetes

📍 Step 1: Where Are We Going?

Planning ahead reduces stress at the restaurant. Let's start with the basics.

Restaurant Name

When?

Menu Link (optional)

🍕 Step 2: What Looks Good?

Looking at the menu together beforehand removes the pressure of deciding on the spot.

Options I'm Considering

List 2-3 things that sound good and would work

Questions We Might Need to Ask

Carb counts / portion sizes

"How many ounces is the pasta?"

Sauce on the side

"Can I get the dressing separate?"

Substitutions

"Can I swap fries for a salad?"

Ingredient questions

"Is there sugar in the sauce?"

👥 Step 3: Who Does What?

Decide ahead of time so no one's put on the spot at the table.

Who's asking questions at the restaurant?

Person with diabetes will ask Partner/family member will ask Either of us, whoever's comfortable We probably won't need to ask anything

What's our backup plan?

If the first choice doesn't work out...

How precise do we need to be?

Need to be careful — will count/dose precisely Reasonable estimate is fine — enjoy the meal Flexible night — we'll deal with whatever happens

📋 Our Restaurant Plan

📍 Where & When

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Menu Ideas

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❓ Questions to Ask

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👥 Team Assignments

Asking questions —

Approach —

🔄 Backup Plan

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💡 Remember

This plan is a starting point, not a rigid script. The goal is to reduce stress, not create more. If things change at the restaurant, adapt together. The connection matters more than the perfect meal.