July, 2015
Taming the Type One Diabetes Dragon Together 
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Feature Recipe
Foil Wrap Camp Supper


Whether you're camping in the woods or camping out in your backyard, this easy meal leaves you more time for summer fun. Makes 4 servings.

 

2 lb bag of mini potatoes (5-7g of carbs for each mini potato)
2 lb bag of baby-cut carrots (1g of carbs for every 3-4 baby carrots)
1 large onion (2g of carbs for ¼ cup of cooked onion)
¼ cup of olive oil
2 tsp Clubhouse Garlic and Herb Seasoning (or your favourite one-step seasoning)
4 large sausages (we love Spolumbo's Mild Italian, 2g of carbs each)

If you're camping away from home, pre-cut the onion into medium cubes before you leave. Store in a large zipper plastic bag for travel.
When it's time for meal-prep, add the bag of carrots, the bag of mini potatoes, and the olive oil. Close the zipper and shake to coat the onions, carrots and potatoes.
Make 2 foil packets by: tearing off a length of aluminum foil about 18" long; dump half of the potato/carrot/onion mixture down the centre length of the foil, repeating with the other half on the other length of foil. Sprinkle on the Garlic and Herb seasoning, to taste. For each foil packet, close it by bringing the two long sides of the foil together over the food, crimping it with your fingers to seal, and then folding in the two short sides. Toss it on the grill or over the campfire for approximately 45 mins to an hour, or until potatoes and carrots are soft when pierced with a fork. In the last 15 minutes, grill the sausages alongside the foil packets until cooked through. Enjoy!



 
* Please verify carb counts with the specific products and amounts you use - carb amounts given here are for general information only.For guidance on calculating carbs for baked goods, check out: How Do I Figure Out the Carb Content for Mixed Recipes & Home Baked Goods? 
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Glycemic Load

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In the Water with an Insulin Pump

Insulin pump therapy doesn’t have to get in the way of everyday life—even when it comes to swimming, showering, or getting caught in the rain. For tips on how to bring your waterproof pump with you for swimming and bathing - and when NOT to stay connected - check out this month's sponsored article from Animas Canada. Go ahead: jump in the pool, run through the sprinklers, or just get wet!

 

*Article Brought to you by Animas Canada
 

Is an Insulin Pump Right for My Child?

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For the past few months we have been exploring the challenges of managing diabetes in children, and some potential solutions. This month we wrap up the series by looking at the factors which, if experienced by your family, may make an insulin pump an appropriate option for your child.  For more information on whether your child may benefit from an insulin pump, check out this month's sponsored article from Medtronic Canada.

 

*Article brought to you by Medtronic Canada 

All the best to you and your family as you tame the Diabetes Dragon!
From us, Michelle & Danielle
(Michelle MacPhee and Danielle Krause, Co-creators, WaltzingTheDragon.ca)

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WaltzingTheDragon.ca is a Canadian website for families dealing with type 1 diabetes, created by two parents of children with diabetes: Danielle, a former Registered Nurse, is a mother of three teens (one of her sons has had type 1 diabetes since 2001); Michelle holds a Masters degree in Psychology and is mom to two young children, including a school-aged son (who has had type 1 diabetes since 2008).

The articles on Waltzing the Dragon have been reviewed for content accuracy by the clinical staff at the Diabetes Clinic at the Alberta Children’s Hospital, ensuring the material is grounded in science and best practices. Then, as parents, we provide the practical, experiential layer, sharing “tips from the trenches” and what has worked well in our families. At WaltzingTheDragon.ca, we strive to make the dance a little easier by sharing with you the science of effective diabetes care, as well as the art that makes one truly successful. We hope that, as a result, all of us can focus less on the dragon and more on life.

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