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A balanced diet is critical to managing and preventing diabetes. At-risk people may work with coaches to develop healthy eating plans. But maintaining these plans during with Halloween treats around can be tricky.
Pick out their favorite items to enjoy and then donate the leftovers
Offer non-edible “treats” like stickers
Certain types of candy can be stored to balance low blood sugar in a pinch
Movie nights and hayrides can also serve as a fun alternative to trick-or-treating
Buying candy as close to Halloween as possible so it isn’t a temptation for long
Choosing to hand out treats you don’t enjoy to reduce the risk of over-indulging
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References or Disclosures
Navigating Halloween with Diabetes, Diabetes Forecast Magazine
Eat Well, CDC
Practical Strategies to Help Reduce Added Sugars Consumption to Support Glycemic and Weight Management Goals, Clinica Diabetes Journal
Diabetes Diet, Create your health-eating plan, Mayo Clinic
Halloween and Diabetes, University of Michigan, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital
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