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Type 1 Diabetes in Children: Making Mealtime Happier
Topic Overview
Some tips to make mealtimes more pleasant when your young child has type 1 diabetes:
- Set up expectations (and consequences) for staying at the table during mealtime.
- Keep mealtimes positive and enjoyable.
- Offer a variety of healthy choices to your child.
Avoid:
- Preparing an alternative meal during or shortly after a meal.
- Frequently reminding your child to eat (during the meal).
- Punishing your child for not eating.
- Giving "sweets" or other foods as rewards.
- Offering dessert only if another food is finished or the child "cleans" his or her plate.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: Reference January 23, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference John Pope, MD - Pediatrics
Reference Stephen LaFranchi, MD - Pediatrics, Pediatric Endocrinology |
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