Halloween Safety: Trick-or-Treating Tips for Children With Diabetes, Food Allergies, and Asthma

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My son has tree nut allergies, so he can't eat about 3/4 of the candy he brings home. We sort it out and leave it for the Great Pumpkin to take for children who were unable to Trick or Treat. In its place, the Great Pumpkin leaves him a present.

Nancy of MD 1:09PM October 28, 2010

Beverages are also a problem for diabetics, as almost all of them contain sugars, and much of what is written about sugar substitutes doesn't sound promising either.
There are some great products out there, but they aren't commonly found in stores. An example is FocusUp, which was released recently(Sept 1st 2009) It is natural and has many years of research behind it that shows it's benefits to the brain. Dr. Kyl Smith, the author of Brighter Mind, was the former inventor of Focus Factor or years past, and more research and beneficial changes have been made to this product, which is a think-drink and also improves mood, energy, and concentration.
While those are big statements, they backed up with over 1,400 scientific peer reviews in his book. There is NO sugar or artificial sweeteners in this drink- though it is sweet. (using Stevia, a natural herb) Can be found at focusuponline.com Dr. Kyle has a passion around ADHD and naturally treating that and other disorders, but the interesting thing is that he says the average American is under-consuming specific nutrients that would optimize the brain. So, many with no specific difficulty are taking this just to feel on top of their game.

Tim of MO 3:13PM October 30, 2009