What if the hardest part of Halloween with a T1D kid isn't the candy?
For many parents, Halloween means spending more time staring at CGM readings than watching their kids trick-or-treat. Between the candy, excitement, and unpredictable blood sugars, a night that's supposed to be FUN can quickly become stressful.
In this episode of Reclaim Your Rise, Risely's Director of Coaching, Abby Cooper, shares her perspective as both a T1D coach and a mom raising a son with type 1 diabetes.
Abby breaks down the simple three-part plan every T1D parent should make BEFORE Halloween, creative ways to handle leftover candy, and why even a well-planned night can lead to unexpected blood sugars.
Plus, she reveals the ONE thing most parents forget to plan for that could make all the difference between spending Halloween glued to your CGM and being fully present for the memories.
WHAT WE COVER:
- The simple three-part Halloween plan Abby recommends making with your child BEFORE October 31st
- Creative ways to handle leftover Halloween candy, including Abby's family tradition and the Switch Witch
- Why excitement, adrenaline, and trick-or-treating can send your child's blood sugar in unexpected directions
- How to prepare for school parties, fall festivals, and the other Halloween celebrations that happen BEFORE the 31st
- How to stop spending the entire night glued to your child's CGM and be more present for the memories
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