Sam’s Diabetes - An Inspiring Story On the Occasion of World Diabetes Day 2011

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Here are a few quotes from Sam, on how he is cool with his diabetes. As Sam says offhandedly- "It is much easier to follow a good eating plan during the week because everything is much more routine. But other times, like on the weekends when I am out with my friends, it is more challenging. If I do overeat or eat a food whose carbohydrate content I am unsure of, then I try to monitor my blood sugar more often. "He knows when to say "No" to food, specially those that will make his blood sugar go nuts on him. That is the best thing he has learned to say and respect since his diagnosis.

He goes on to muse, "It is also good to talk about it with my friends. If they understand my challenges, sometimes they will choose to eat more healthfully so I don't feel left out or tempted. I find it is helpful when I communicate with my friends."

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10 January, 2011 | Vijayalakshmi Iyengar | Reply

Today children can enjoy desserts more than ever before as they can be made with sugar substitutes. However portion size has still to be watched and taken into account, especially for carbs, fat and sodium.

02 December, 2010 | Vijayalakshmi Iyengar | Reply

Some body asked me `what about kids who are not very sporty'? I think they should be put into some professional sports or into martial arts program like karate or judo etc. Yoga has undisputable benefits so I positively think we should encorage all kids to take on yoga especially if they are not into any other physical activity.

05 July, 2010 | Geetanjali | Reply

Diabetic athletes like Gary Hall olympic gold medalist for swimming and cricketer Wasim Akram illustrate the effectiveness of exercise in managing diabetes

07 June, 2010 | Vijayalakshmi Iyengar | Reply

I also subscribe to the theory that educating a child about their health condition and teaching them to take responsibility for themselves goes a long way in helping them manage their condition, as yes diabetes is a life partner, but a well managed diabetic can have relatively good and healthy life like all other children, and with little complications as they grow older.
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03 March, 2010 | Omesh | Reply

Hello,

My mother is diabetic and is very fond of fruits. But I am little hesistant in giving her fruits because of their sweet nature. Can she take fruits as such? Which fruits will be beneficial for her?

21 July, 2010 | Sangeetha Narayana Swamy | Reply

Dear Omesh,

Diabetics should include one or two servings of fruits a day in their meal plan. They should avoid fruits only if their blood sugars are not under fair control. Apple, orange, papaya, pear, small banana, musambi, musk melon, a slice of water melon are examples of some of the fruits that can be included.

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