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 August, 2015 |
| Taming the Type One Diabetes Dragon Together |
Welcome, Dragon Tamers...
Thanks for joining our online community by subscribing to this e-newsletter from WaltzingTheDragon.ca, THE trusted online resource for families living with type 1 diabetes in Canada, a place to share technical info and practical tips on living well with diabetes.
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Peanut Butter Oat Balls
An delicious no-bake, protein-filled treat perfect for the lunch box! Can easily be made gluten-free and dairy-free. For those with nut allergies, sunflower seed butter is a tasty substitution.
*7 carbs each when made as listed below.
⅓ cup unsweetened medium shredded coconut (3 carbs)
1 cup large flake rolled oats (46)
½ cup natural peanut butter (16)
¼ cup honey (68)
⅓ cup (50g) finely
chopped extra dark chocolate bar (PC brand for dairy free) (18)
¼ cup roasted pepitas (unshelled pumpkin seeds) (5)
¼ cup roasted & salted sunflower seeds (4)
Toast coconut in a dry non-stick skillet over medium heat, stirring often until golden, 5-6 min. Remove to plate and cool completely.
Mix together oats, peanut butter, honey, seeds, coconut, & chocolate in a large bowl.
Chill until firm, about 30 minutes.
Roll into balls each weighing 18 grams (about 2 Tbsp).
Makes 22 oat balls at *7 carbs each.
* Actual carb count will vary according to the brand of ingredients used. 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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The Diabetes Dragon Goes Back to School
If you're wondering how to keep your child with diabetes safe at school... if you're wondering what a Diabetes Care Plan is and how to write one... if you're wondering how to teach the new teacher about your child with diabetes... check out Waltzing the Dragon's Back To School section to get the new school year off on the right foot.
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Coping for School-Aged Kids
What is age-appropriate for a school-aged child? Does your child tend to use more problem-centered or emotion-centered coping strategies? What are the usual challenges for someone at this age and how can those challenges affect diabetes management? Explore the issues facing children in this age group in Growing Up with Diabetes: Middle Childhood.
Pump Potential
Seems like a wave of families are looking into an insulin pump for their child with diabetes. If you're wondering what you can expect from most pump models, and how they differ, start your research with our Insulin Pump Comparison Chart. Find out a glance which pump models (available in Canada) have universal connectors, which have integrated Continuous Glucose Monitoring, which are waterproof, and which don't have tubing... find the pump that matches your family's needs best!
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Back to School with T1D
Join JDRF staff and U of A Stollery PDEC Registered Dietician, Katie Taylor for an Information Night: Back to School with T1D. Learn useful tips on helping manage your child's blood sugars,
snacks, activities, and more with T1D. Learn how to communicate your needs to your child's school and teachers. Share your experiences and successes with other parents. Tuesday, September 1, 2015, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Edmonton, AB, Jasper Place Library, Program Room
Stand Up for Your Diabetes Rights
Learn about the rights of people living with diabetes and how to speak out against discrimination. Find out the most important question every advocate needs to ask. On October 1 join Shawn Shepheard the author of "Life Is Sweet" and the host of "The Sugar Free Shawn Show" for “Stand Up for Your Diabetes Rights”, part of the Canadian Diabetes Association’s national webinar series for fall 2015.
JDRF Ride for Diabetes Research
Looking for the opportunity to make a difference? Throughout September and October join the corporate community and chapters across Canada for the annual JDRF Ride for Diabetes Research, a fun team-building event that is suitable for all fitness levels. Ride stationary. Move research forward.
Parent Support Meetings
Check out parent support coffee meetings across Alberta. Send us your coffee meeting details from across Canada, and we'll add them to our Events page!
Have a community event anywhere in Canada that you would like us to share with our readership? Contact us.
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Understanding diabetes and the impact of food on your glucose levels is an important part of your glucose management. There is no specific diet one should follow when living with diabetes; however, different foods can impact glucose levels in different ways. Food planning, understanding carbohydrate intake and regularly monitoring blood glucose levels are all important aspects of managing diabetes. To learn about carb-counting, eating, diabetes, and insulin pumps, read this month's sponsored article: Diabetes and Diet.
*Article Brought to you by Medtronic Canada |
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When an endurance athlete with Type 1 diabetes has conquered the world’s highest peaks, spent five days crossing an unforgiving desert in a race dubbed “the toughest on the planet,” and completed six Ironman triathlons, what’s next? For Sébastien Sasseville it was a 7500-km, 9-month “run across Canada to Outrun Diabetes” to inspire, educate and empower the millions of Canadians touched by diabetes. Get inspired by his journey in this month's sponsored article: Outrunning Diabetes, One Kilometre at a Time.
*Article brought to you by Animas Canada |
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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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What is Waltzing the Dragon?
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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