How Diabetic Kids Can Still Enjoy Halloween Treats

11.02.2009 editor
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Diabetic children may feel left out when it comes to Halloween and eating candy.

Martha Zeger, MD, a Jefferson pediatric endocrinologist , was quoted in a USA Today article about how diabetic children and their families can deal with the difficulties of Halloween.

Dr. Zeger recommended that “kids can save their candy for the Halloween Fairy, who will magically leave a toy in the place of the candy.”

A patient of Dr. Zeger's was also featured in the story.

Read the full USA Today article.

 

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