Leighann Calentine's Blog, page 2
November 21, 2021
Carb Counting at the Thanksgiving Table
It can be difficult to count carbs at holiday meals, especially when served family-style. Here are some carb counts of common foods you might find on the Thanksgiving table this week.
Photo: Pixabay
For my American friends (and those who just like turkey and stuffing and cranberry sauce and pie), here are carb counts of common Thanksgiving fare. Best practice is to look at the packages of the food you are making because it can vary. This chart is a quick reference especially if you find yourself...
Diabetes Awareness Month: Day 21
“Illnesses that keep most children home from school for a day can send kids with diabetes to the hospital. The stomach flu can quickly become an emergency situation.”
Every day during Diabetes Awareness Month, I will share a fact, tip, or thought on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram.
The post Diabetes Awareness Month: Day 21 appeared first on D-Mom Blog.
November 20, 2021
Diabetes Awareness Month: Day 20
“Growth hormones, puberty, and illness can cause blood sugars to rise. Children with diabetes might need more insulin during growth spurts, the tween/teen years, and when they are sick.”
Every day during Diabetes Awareness Month, I will share a fact, tip, or thought on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram.
The post Diabetes Awareness Month: Day 20 appeared first on D-Mom Blog.
November 19, 2021
Diabetes Awareness Month: Day 19
“One plus one doesn’t always equal two with diabetes. You can do the same thing three days and get different results. Lots of factors affect blood sugars.”
Every day during Diabetes Awareness Month, I will share a fact, tip, or thought on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram.
The post Diabetes Awareness Month: Day 19 appeared first on D-Mom Blog.
November 18, 2021
Diabetes Awareness Month: Day 18
“The sugar alcohols in sugar-free candy can cause gastrointestinal problems such as diarrhea, especially in younger kids. Regular candy can be a better option with insulin to cover it. It’s a myth that sugar-free is always better for people with diabetes.”
Every day during Diabetes Awareness Month, I will share a fact, tip, or thought on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram.
The post Diabetes Awareness Month: Day 18 appeared first on D-Mom Blog.
November 17, 2021
Diabetes Awareness Month: Day 17
“A 504 plan is a fluid document put in place in school to ensure that children with diabetes are given the same opportunities as other students.”
Every day during Diabetes Awareness Month, I will share a fact, tip, or thought on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram.
The post Diabetes Awareness Month: Day 17 appeared first on D-Mom Blog.
November 16, 2021
Diabetes Awareness Month: Day 16
“Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, in essence, states that people with diabetes cannot be discriminated against because of their medical condition.”
Every day during Diabetes Awareness Month, I will share a fact, tip, or thought on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram.
The post Diabetes Awareness Month: Day 16 appeared first on D-Mom Blog.
November 15, 2021
Diabetes Awareness Month: Day 15
“Insulin is not a cure for type 1 diabetes. It keeps people with diabetes alive, but it does not make it go away.”
Every day during Diabetes Awareness Month, I will share a fact, tip, or thought on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram.
The post Diabetes Awareness Month: Day 15 appeared first on D-Mom Blog.
November 14, 2021
Diabetes Awareness Month: Day 14
“Annually, November 14 is World Diabetes Day. 11/14 is the birthday of Dr. Banting, who with Best, discovered insulin in 1921.”
If you would like to know more about the discovery of insulin, you can read my book review here:
Breakthrough: Elizabeth Hughes, the Discovery of Insulin, and the Making of a Medical Miracle
Every day during Diabetes Awareness Month, I will share a fact, tip, or thought on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram.
The post Diabetes Awareness Month: Day 14 appeared f...
November 13, 2021
Diabetes Awareness Month: Day 13
“In many parts of the world, a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes in a child is a death sentence. Access to insulin and testing supplies is limited in some developing nations.”
Every day during Diabetes Awareness Month, I will share a fact, tip, or thought on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram.
The post Diabetes Awareness Month: Day 13 appeared first on D-Mom Blog.
