Enjoying Halloween when you have diabetes is possible, although it does take a bit of effort on your part. To start preparing for a diabetes-friendly Halloween, get ahead of things with these six easy tips. Put these tips to use to enjoy an awesome candy-filled Halloween that you can enjoy, even with diabetes.
Key Takeaways:
- Halloween is the kickoff to a season of sweet indulgences. But it’s still possible to have a healthy Halloween and holiday season. The following tips can help keep you and your family on a healthy track.
- Take the fright out of Halloween. For parents of children with diabetes, nothing can be more frightening than the thought of a holiday full of sugar-laden treats.
- Set the ground rules. Come up with a plan for dealing with sweets and treats that everyone in the household agrees with. A popular choice is to ration candy or desserts for a period of time.
“Set the ground rules. Come up with a plan for dealing with sweets and treats that everyone in the household agrees with. A popular choice is to ration candy or desserts for a period of time. “You can have one or two pieces of candy each day for a week.””