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.
Credits
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By
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Healthwise Staff |
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Primary Medical Reviewer
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John Pope, MD - Pediatrics |
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Specialist Medical Reviewer
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Stephen LaFranchi, MD - Pediatrics, Pediatric Endocrinology |
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Last Revised
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January 23, 2012 |
Last Revised:
January 23, 2012