Health Blog

‘It must be in my genes.’ Before we talk more about food, let’s look at the role genetics plays in weight control. There are many overweight people who tell us resignedly, that: • ‘well my mother’s/father’s the same’, • ‘I’ve always been overweight’, • ‘it must be in my genes’. Research shows us that this [...]

The following guidelines may be helpful when your young child goes to a party. 1. Inform host parents that your child has diabetes. Explain which of the foods that are planned for the party will be suitable for your child and the approximate quantities. Do not be too exact about carbohydrate exchanges. Remember to allow [...]