Diabetes Minute: October 2017

Recipes

DIY Halloween Treats

Halloween is almost here! It’s not all about candy – we found these spooktacular treats that you can make for your children’s class at school, a Halloween party or your friends and family. On the plus side, these treats are festive and a bit healthier, too! Check out these tasty and creative recipes from the blog, Sweet and Simple […]

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Halloween House Rules

Since we have a diabetic dad and two small kids who love sugar in our family, we set a couple of ground rules for Halloween. Check out our rules in this video. Enjoy and have a happy Halloween!

Talking To Your Doctor

Being Prepared for an Emergency Situation

As much as we hate to admit it, we are hearing more and more about emergency situations– from natural disasters, to violence in public places, to car accidents and backups. It is always important to be prepared, but we think there are 3 situations when it is especially important to be OVER prepared. If: You […]

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Getting Ready For A Football Game

As a diabetic, preparing for a football game means more than having your team colors ready to wear. Rhodes makes sure he’s prepared for the entire duration of the game and them some. He always wears a jacket or vest with lots of pockets for meters, sugar sources, and supplies. When asked about his gear, […]

Preparing for a Tailgate

Touchdown… fall is in full swing, which means lots of football! How do you prepare for a football tailgate as a diabetic? Rhodes shares his tips in this video — including not treating the tailgate as a meal. Do you have any tailgating tips or strategies? Share them with us! 

Celebrating the 34th Anniversary of My Diabetes Diagnosis

This week, Rhodes is celebrating the 34th anniversary of his diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes – October 10, 1983. He shares a few things he has learned over the last three decades in this video. We have some additional lessons we have learned along the way that we would like to share with you:  Find […]

Diabetic-Friendly Halloween Alternatives

Trick-or-treat! We look for non-candy, healthier options for Halloween that are still fun to give and receive. Our tip for coming up with creative alternatives, is talk to the neighborhood kids! Ask them what non-candy treats and snacks they like to take to school. We did, and we got some great ideas! What will you be handing […]