So here it is.
Another holiday that is centered around sweets.....is it a blessing or a curse that I cannot indulge in all my sweet sweet candy fantasies?
I am currently in a Journalism class at DePaul and my Professor is a journalist for the Chicago Tribune. Needless to say, I am so fortunate to have an instructor who not only knows the business but is still actively a part of it. Her specialty is writing feature stories. She has been telling our class about a specific lead she got when talking to mothers about the various regulations that have been put in place to mandate Valentine's Day celebrations at children's schools.
Schools are fighting Valentine's Day treats for many reasons: bullying, allergies, and the war on obesity. These are all valid reasons to combat the sweets. At first I thought that the schools should just let the kids be. However, I was diagnosed with T1 at age 16. If I was a sweet 1st grader who had to watch all of my friends eat candy because I couldn't participate I would be heart broken--not a good way to be one Valentine's Day.
Please read her fabulous article here.
I have had Diabetes for such a short time in my life--not even 5 years! But it seems like forever. My heart really goes out to mother's who have raised children with T1 since they have been very young. I cannot imagine how hard it is to watch a child go through holidays such as Valentine's day without their heart sinking a little.
I would love to hear how you all combat this sugar-filled day with healthier options. Please let me know!!
On a happier note, Happy V-Day to all my fellow diabetics!! I hope your hearts are warmed and your blood sugars are consistent!
The DiaBlogger
I'm a D-Mom of a 12 year old. During candy holidays, I let him eat candy, cover for the carbs and make sure he has protein to anchor him. I've never allowed the T1 to limit him. Even if he wasn't T1, he could not eat everything in sight so it is all about having one or two pieces instead of the whole bag. Besides that, if I would tell him no, he would be more apt to sneak it. His last A1C was 6.9' do for now we are on the right track.
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing! Obviously you guys are doing something right if he has that much control. I think that lately I have viewed Diabetes as a disease that is always telling me NO or limiting me. I often forget that it is more about compromise and just being aware. You have definitely motivated me to get my AIC on the same track as your son. Hope you guys had a great holiday!
DeleteI make him test frequently so we can catch a number out of range and correct for it. He is also pumping which make a HUGE difference, there is so much more control and flexibility with a pump!
ReplyDelete