I was puzzled about how I was going to handle the candy situation tonight with Sarah and went online to check carbs for candies. I went to a couple different sites and then remembered the American Diabetes Association website. I was thinking that I would not have luck and then I saw a picture of kids and costumes and after a little searching found a complete list of common Halloween treats! What a blessing in disguise! This list is so comprehensive and helpful to me. For those of you who aren't aware, my daughter Sarah is a Type 1 diabetic. Diagnosed Dec 27th, 2008. This is our first Halloween with diabetes... Mama is nervous! So anyhow, support your local American Diabetes chapter and right now Rite Aid stores/pharmacies are taking donations, so please be generous! Diabetes isn't just for old, fat people, little kids are diagnosed everyday at a rate of 10,000 a day actually! So anyhow enjoy tonight everyone!
I'm so glad you found some treats for Sarah. Have a good and safe Halloween! Jeannette xx http://jeannettesnewtravels.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteThat site is very helpful. I hope you all have a great Halloween. 'On Ya'-ma
ReplyDeleteGlad you found those treats for her and hope you all have a wonderful Halloween evening.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you have found some candy! Hope chocolate is involved. lol
ReplyDeleteOh you can find sugar free candies right at walmart in the candy aisle. I know how difficult it must be to manage a small child with diabetes. Good luck to you and Happy Halloween! De ;)
ReplyDeleteI am so thankful for sites such as what you found. I don't think any child needs an abundant of anything. Thank you for sharing this info. Take care, Happy Halloween and enjoy your weekend,
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Glad you are such a caring thoughtful Mom. Hope your kids had a nice Halloween.
ReplyDeleteI never thought about having special candy here for kids who are diabetic. Would they tell people they're diabetic though? Have a good one.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that you found what you were looking for!
ReplyDeleteMy cousin has had it since 11 at that time the only gave about 10 years to live she is now 44
ReplyDeleteGlad you were able to find some information!
ReplyDeleteI would love to know which candies you were able to give your daughter. Although my kids dont have diabetes, I would rather they have less sugar in general!!
I'm happy she was able to enjoy some halloween treats! What a wonderful job you've done dealing with her disease. I love your header picture, it is gorgeous.
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