A 32-year-old member asked:
What is a good way to keep a diabetic child from wanting too much sugary foods and high carb snacks?
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Dr. Marianne DiNapolianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 10 years experience
Don't buy them!: As a parent, you have control over what your child eats most of the time. Set a good example for them by only buying nutritious, low-sugar, low-fat snacks to eat, like fruits and veggies. You can't control their desires, but you can help them make good choices.
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