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11/03/09 11:05 PM

"my oldest daughter is 11 and all she wants is sugar or anything with sugar in it , would she have diabetes? "
Asked By: tammy_smith695  
Category: Children's Issues

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11/08/09 06:29 PM

Thanks for asking DLife. Your concern for your daughter's health is understandable, especially since you are living with diabetes yourself. Often times our children do not make the best nutritional choices but your daughter's "sweet tooth" is not indicative of diabetes. Make an extra effort to keep a healthy variety of snacks on hand at home. Things like sugar-free jello with a small dollop of whipped cream or frozen strawberries pre-sweetened with an artificial sweetener served with low fat frozen yogurt are two ideas that she might enjoy. These types of snacks are low in sugar and calories and serve to satisfy the sweet tooth as well! Lead by example. When our children see us enjoying a healthy lifestyle, they often times want to join in. Encourage activity as well. Find something new that the entire family can do together. Roller skating, playing in the leaves, or the addictively fun video games that incorporate physical movement and participation are some ideas you might like to try. Remember an occasional sweet treat is fine. Just try to strike a more even balance in the choices available to her and the rest of the family as well. Good luck!
Answered By: Julie Lom
Accreditations: RN BSN CDE
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11/08/09 06:30 PM

Thanks for asking DLife. Your concern for your daughter's health is understandable, especially since you are living with diabetes yourself. Often times our children do not make the best nutritional choices but your daughter's "sweet tooth" is not indicative of diabetes. Make an extra effort to keep a healthy variety of snacks on hand at home. Things like sugar-free jello with a small dollop of whipped cream or frozen strawberries pre-sweetened with an artificial sweetener served with low fat frozen yogurt are two ideas that she might enjoy. These types of snacks are low in sugar and calories and serve to satisfy the sweet tooth as well! Lead by example. When our children see us enjoying a healthy lifestyle, they often times want to join in. Encourage activity as well. Find something new that the entire family can do together. Roller skating, playing in the leaves, or the addictively fun video games that incorporate physical movement and participation are some ideas you might like to try. Remember an occasional sweet treat is fine. Just try to strike a more even balance in the choices available to her and the rest of the family as well. Good luck!
Answered By: Julie Lom
Accreditations: RN BSN CDE
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