KIDS AND TYPE 1 DIABETES

If your child is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) you are not alone. As of 2021, more than 18,000 children in the United States are diagnosed with T1D every year. The diagnosis can be frightening but with the help of a good pediatrician, an endocrinologist, and a dietitian, you will find a lot of help. A T1D diagnosis will affect the whole family but remember this, T1D does not define your child. With a positive attitude and a good medical team to work with, diabetes will only be a part of your child. There is no limit to what a T1D child can do. An additional side benefit for the whole family will be more exercise and a controlled diet that will benefit everyone.

KIDS AND WHOLE-GRAIN BREADS

If you would like to get your kids to eat more whole-grain breads but they don't like them, here are a couple of suggestions.

• Buy Whole-Grain White Bread.  This bread is made from white wheat instead of red but it is still a whole grain.
• Do the squeeze test.  Pinch the various options of whole-grain breads and pick the one that is the softest since kids prefer soft breads.

It is important to get your children away from refined grains as early as possible for their long-term health. Remember this, your children will choose from what you give them. Given the choice between a slice of fluffy white bread and a whole=grain one, they will most likely choose the plain white one. Start them early on the whole-grain breads.

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