[header] How to prepare a diabetic thanksgiving dinner [title] Purchase the turkey. [step] Depending on your preference, you may want to use a kosher, free-range, heritage or natural turkey. Ask your local butcher for the best available turkey, and make sure you use an appropriate sized turkey. 
You can use the following guidelines : [substeps] For two to four people, you will want a three to six-pound turkey. For six to eight people, you will need a nine to twelve-pound turkey.