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CHILDREN SAY “BOO” AT JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER

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Contributed by: Lee Jones on 11/12/2008

Halloween Treats are Tricky for Kids with Diabetes
The Diabetes Education Department at Jupiter Medical Center in collaboration with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation held its 4th Halloween celebration at the hospital. Halloween can be a challenging time for children with diabetes and the focus of the party was on fun - not candy. The parents celebrated with the 18 children, and networked with other parents and with diabetes education staff for resources.
One of the first things a person with diabetes learns is to avoid foods with lots of sugar. Diabetes affects the body's ability to utilize sugar and, as a result, elevates blood glucose levels. Since most candy is loaded with sugar, parents of children with diabetes may need a few tricks to treat their kids on Halloween.
Children with diabetes can actively enjoy Halloween by planning ahead to fit a treat into their diabetes management plans. But alternative ways to celebrate - like our party - that don't involve candy are also a nice way to participate. The children were entertained with Halloween limbo, Twister, dance freeze, arts and crafts, and musical chairs. The menu included pizza, diet soda, and sugar free cookies. They came dressed as princesses, Draculas, Shreks, lady bug, and Power Rangers. The JMC Diabetes Education staff showed their spirit by dressing in costume as well.
A not-for-profit 283-bed community Medical Center consisting of 163 private acute care hospital beds and 120 long-term care beds, Jupiter Medical Center provides a broad range of services, with specialty concentrations in orthopaedics, long-term care, minimally invasive vascular procedures, cancer care and advanced diagnostics. Jupiter Medical Center is affiliated with the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and is currently in the midst of a major, multi-year growth plan which includes an Outpatient Center, additional ICU beds and a Heart & Vascular Center. The Medical Center has approximately 1,500 employees, 490 physicians and 700 volunteers.
For more information about the services available at Jupiter Medical Center, please call (561) 747-2234 or visit www.jupitermed.com.

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