Diabetes And Special Occasions

Halloween Resources

Halloween brings out the colorful costumes, grinning jack o’ lanterns, and piles of candy. Living with diabetes requires a little extra planning for the pumpkin carving and doorbell ringing. Check out these tips for having a fun Halloween without being haunted by your diabetes.





Click or Treat!
Do you know the tricks to keeping your Halloween diabetes-friendly and still packed with fun? Take the Click or Treat Halloween Quiz and test your knowledge!


Halloween Safety Tips
With a little preparation, you and your children can have a safe and happy Halloween.

Put the “Treat” Back in Halloween
Children with diabetes can enjoy the Halloween festivities and scare up some fun by planning ahead.


More Than Candy and Costumes
dLife columnist Kerri Morrone writes about a Halloween moment from her childhood with type 1 diabetes.


Count Those Carbs!
Download this handy chart for a quick count of the carbohydrate content in some of your favorite Halloween treats.


Talk About Your Tricks and Treats!
Visit the dLife forum to trade tips on how to handle the Halloween holiday.

Be Ready For Witch's Brew
Get the facts on diabetes and alcohol and prepare yourself for those grown-up Halloween parties.

Reviewed by Francine Kaufman, MD. 4/08