I understand to a certain degree that genetics comes in to play. My hubby is well over 6′5″ and I am 5′9″ so our kids are tall, strong girls, but they are not jiggly and out of breath from walking a flight of stairs. And I also get that some families have to eat what they can afford which means pre packaged foods, sugar filled drinks and heavy carbs. Shouldn’t we take responsibility for our children’s health though? How about canned fruits and frozen veggies with fish sticks, that is fairly healthy.

Overweight children are at a higher risk for developing diabetes and high blood pressure. There has been plenty of research to prove it and is truly a “no brainer”. I get very worried for these children and what their future will hold. Will they be able to play sports or will they be too big to run up and down a field? Will they be able to play with the neighborhood kids or will they be made fun of? Not that has anything to do with diabetes, but it is a social concern.

We need to do our kids a favor and teach them nutrition and healthy habits. No one is perfect and of course there will be happy meals at times, but not every day! My 3 year old can even tell me the difference between healthy food and “fun” food. And I absolutely think that moderation is key. If you ban all things yummy, kids will want to eat them even more. Let them have a bit here and there and give them a strong foundation to grow on. Obesity is scary, especially the amount of obese children. Let’s do something about it!

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I Am Bothered By The Amount Of Obese Children

Diabetes Support Tip number 1: Offer support, But Don’t Be The Diabetes Police

At first, when Weiss caught her husband sneaking junk food, she reminded him that it was off-limits. She asked him constantly about his blood sugar levels. “It took some time before I realized that diabetes had not just changed our lifestyle, it had changed me,” Weiss says. “I became a nagging spouse.”

While it’s tempting to hover, let your spouse decide what kind of help is welcome, Weiss says. Some people with diabetes will allow spouses ‘nagging rights’. Others won’t.

It’s also unrealistic to expect a spouse with diabetes to stay on top of the disease at all times. Says Weiss: “For Mike, it’s 24-7. He can’t take a break from this disease — ever. And I can.”

Find all six tips at WebMD.

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Support Tips For Spouses Of Diabetics