To a child, Halloween usually means parties, trick-or-treating, candy, etc. But to a diabetic child who is not allowed to have candy or sweets, it doesn't have to mean that the child cannot participate in Halloween activities. It simply means that the parent and the child must come to an agreement on what the child can eat and when they can eat it. The parent needs to set some rules and be sure and monitor the child's intake of sweets. It can also be an opportunity for the parents and friends of the child to use a little creativity to make the Halloween holiday enjoyable for the diabetic child.

One option to consider is to trade small toys for candy. The child can still participate in trick-or-treating, but instead of candy the parent can ask neighbors, relatives and close friends to substitute small toys as the treats for the diabetic child. One other option that the parents should consider is allowing the child to collect candy during trick-or-treating, and then the parents can trade small toys for the bulk of the child's candy. There are often a variety of Halloween toys in retail stores, such as glow-in-the-dark sticks or insects and PEZ toys.

Another option would be for the parents of the diabetic child to host a Halloween party where they can provide healthy treats such as popcorn balls and sugar-free candy. Again, Halloween toys can be used for prizes and treats. The parents can try to make fun and games the highlight of the party instead of food and candy.

With some creativity and imagination, parents of a diabetic child can make this a fun-filled, memorable holiday for their child.



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