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 | I hope you have a great Halloween! In honor of the holiday I have created a list of carb counts for common Halloween treats. I have also provided some information to help you learn how to get some of those numbers into your brain for easy retrieval later. | |
Candy and Diabetes - Carb Counts for Common Halloween Treats
Halloween is a holiday that can conjure up memories of gobbling up buckets of delicious sweets with abandon in one night. Unfortunately candy and diabetes don't go too well together. However, it can be possible to enjoy some treats without out-of-control blood sugar levels as a consequence. With knowledge and planning just about any diabetes challenge can be overcome.
| Learn Carb Counts of Fun-Size Candy to Stay in Control
I do not advocate eating candy with type 2 diabetes, but I am a strong believer in knowledge and having a plan for unexpected situations. I also know we are all human. Holidays like Halloween, candy offered by friends and co-workers, and a plethora of other situations can take you by surprise.
| Pros and Cons of Sugar Free Candy
Is sugar free candy a good choice? Eating sugar-free candy is debatable and personal. If you are on the fence, here is some information for you.
| Nutrition and Diabetes
Nutrition is very important in managing diabetes. Not only what you eat, but how much you eat and when you eat influences your blood sugar. Meals should be at regular times with planned snacks. They should be low fat, high fiber foods with a limited amount of simple carbohydrates. Here are meal plans, recipes and advice on managing nutrition.
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