Joslin’s Annual Halloween Party

Join us on Saturday, October 28, 2006, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.!

Candy equal to about 15 grams of carbohydrate: One fun-size chocolate bar 11 candy corns 4 Starbursts One-half stick Twix 2 sticks Kit Kat 30 Reese's Pieces 1/2 pack of M&Ms, plain or peanut 1 piece of Fruit-by-the-Foot 6 Hi-C gummy fruits 5 LifeSaver Gummy Savers 3 Twizzlers 3 Tootsie Rolls (small) 6 Junior Mints 16 Good & Plenty's 15 Skittles 9 Sweettarts 2 Jolly Ranchers 1 Tootsie Pop

About 100 families attended a Halloween costume party at Joslin in October 2006. They enjoyed Halloween snacks, making crafts, and played such games as pumpkin bowling, cauldron toss and pin-the-hat-on-the-witch.

Sweets in Moderation Are Okay

Children with diabetes can actively enjoy Halloween by planning ahead to fit treats into their diabetes management plans. But alternative ways to celebrate - like our party - that don’t involve so much candy are also a nice way to participate.

Children can and should trick-or-treat. But after trick-or-treating, there may be lots of candy left over. Parents and kids can discuss together what the child’s favorite treats are and work those snacks into the meal plan. To help motivate children to make healthy food choices, we also suggest that parents buy back some candy. Let your child use the money to buy a non-food treat, such as a game or small toy.

For more information, please call (617) 732-2603