What is it about being different that has lance feeling so weird? Lance has Type 1 diabetes, and he is about to learn a lesson in school on how important being different really is.
Written for children with type 1 diabetes, It’s OK To Be Different books uses storytelling from the perspective of children to help them better understand their diabetes journey. Get a copy for the special child or children in your life that could use a little reassurance that it really is OK To Be Different—They will be glad you did!
Exercise
Don’t forget to MOVE during the winter: During the colder months it is easy to become a couch potato!! One reason is, because it’s just cold outside and we stay in more and lets just face it the last two years of the pandemic has made staying in easier. Well, just because its cold, does not mean we have to forget to stay active. We have plenty of things we can do indoors that can still keep us moving. Also parents, if your child is not already in a sport don’t forget about those community centers, many of them have a list of afterschool activities for kids, at a sometimes low cost. No matter what you decide to do…Just keep moving!
Helpful Tips
Check your devices periodically: Insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitoring systems, and glucometers, are excellent computerized devices for managing diabetes. They have many built in safety features and alarms. However, they are machines, and they need to be checked periodically to make sure they are functioning, programmed correctly and adhered properly. During this winter season, be sure to check your meters, infusion sets, and cartridges’. Remember to replace cartridges’ and infusions sets at least every 2-3 days, this will help in making sure your blood sugar remains stabilized.
Healthy Eating
Carbohydrates: Is the most important food group for diabetics because that provides your body with energy. This is the group of foods that greatly affects your blood sugar. There are two types of carbohydrates; Sugars (such as milk, juice, honey, fruit, fruit juices, chips and cakes) and Starches (such as breads pasta’s, potatoes, beans, and some vegetables). Eating healthier carbs such as more fruits and vegetables and less sugary cakes or candy treats, gives you more fiber and vitamin nutrients that helps create a healthier lifestyle. Counting your carbohydrates’ effectively helps you calculate the amount of insulin you need daily.
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