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Eddie the Elephant - Helping children understand diabetes It's not easy to explain diabetes to a child, so let Eddie help. This delightful animated character helps children gain a valuable lesson in managing diabetes. Eddie’s story teaches children how small changes, such as watching what they eat and monitoring their blood sugar, can have a positive affect on their health. Meet Eddie now. |
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What Meter is Right for
You? Use our blood glucose meter selection tool to receive customized advice on which Abbott meter is best for you. All you need to do is answer some simple questions about the meter features that are most important to you. |
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Eating Out Eating out used to be a pleasure reserved for special occasions, but with so many restaurants to choose from, eating out has become an affordable social activity that the whole family can enjoy. Managing diabetes while enjoying your meal doesn't have to be a challenge. |
Ask The Expert
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Do you hate to cook but don't want to dine out every night? Read about all the prepared gourmet meals you can order to make life a little easier and give you some variety. Explore the possible causes of erratic control in some children. Check out the updated resources when you wonder "what should I eat?", and learn how there can be a meter that does not require coding. Finally, school days are approaching and it is not too soon to gather all the resources available to make it easier for you to instruct school personnel on your child's needs. |
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