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P A G E 12 Both of these recipes are courtesy of “Dishing it up Disney Style – A Cookbook for Families with Type 1 Diabetes” Tigger’s Tip: Peeling carrots is something Tiggers...and kids… do best!! Hercules’ Tip: The protein in this breakfast is just what every hero-in-training needs! Parents should take charge when using the oven, but the younger set can still scoop out the sour cream and even try separating the eggs. Tigger’s Tortellini Vegetable Soup Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 small zucchini, diced 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced 5 ½ cups chicken stock 1 teaspoon dried basil (more if fresh) 1 bay leaf ½ cup canned crushed tomatoes ½ teaspoon salt 9 ounces fresh or frozen tortellini (cheese or meat filled) 2-3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Black pepper, to taste Instructions: Heat the olive oil in a medium soup pot or large saucepan. Add the onion, zucchini, and carrot. Saute over moderate heat for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until the onion is soft and translucent. 2. Add the stock, basil, bay leaf, tomatoes, and salt to the pot. Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a low boil. Add the tortellini and bring the soup back to a low boil. Cook it for 2 minutes, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 5 to 6 minutes longer. Gently stir in the parsley and pepper during the last minute or so. Nutritional Info: Serving: 1 ½ cups, Calories: 177, Total Fat: 7 grams, Total Carbohydrate: 15 grams, Fiber: 2 grams, Protein: 13 grams Hercules’s Oven Eggs with Ham Ingredients: 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 ½ cups) 1 teaspoon butter 1 teaspoon olive oil 4 medium leaves Swiss chard, stems removed and leaves finely chopped (about 1 Cup) 6 whole eggs 6 egg whites 1 cup light sour cream 1/3 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley 1 ½ cups cooked, diced ham (about 7 ounces) 2 ½ cups grated reduced-fat Swiss or sharp cheddar Instructions: 1. In a medium-size skillet, sauté the onion in the butter and olive oil until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the chard and cook until just wilted, about 1 minute. Let cool. 2. In a bowl, beat together the eggs and egg whites. Stir in the sour cream, parsley, ham, chard mixture, and 2 cups of the cheese. 3. Pour the mixture into a greased 9X13-inch glass baking dish. Cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight, or bake it (uncovered) immediately. 4. Heat the oven to 375F. If the casserole was refrigerated overnight, let it sit for 15 minutes at room temperature. Bake until it has set, about 35 to 40 minutes. 5. Sprinkle the casserole with the remaining cheese and bake until the cheese melts, about 3 minutes. Nutritional Info: Serving: 1/12 piece, Calories: 150, Total Fat: 7 grams, Total Carbohydrate: 4 grams, Fiber: 0 grams, Protein: 16 grams, Gluten-free T H E G L U C O S E M O N I T O R
Let’s get ready for...SUMMER!! SWIMMING WITH DIABETES *NEVER SWIM ALONE* TELL THE LIFEGUARD YOU HAVE DIABETES! WEAR YOUR ID BRACELET IN THE WATER! WEAR SHOWER SHOES AROUND THE POOL AREA! HAVE TREATMENT FOR LOW BLOOD SUGARS! REMOVE PUMP IF NOT WATER RESISTENT. MONITOR BLOOD SUGAR REGULARLY! GET OUT OF THE WATER IF FEELING TIRED, WEAK, DIZZY, ETC. Always swim with a buddy, so that if something happens, someone can go for help. Tell the lifeguard you have diabetes so that if you have a low blood sugar, they are aware of how to help you or will call for assistance. Wearing an ID bracelet at all times helps emergency personal determine how to treat you in case of an emergency. Wearing water shoes around the pool and locker room will reduce the chances of bruising or cutting one’s feet, or of picking up athlete’s foot. People with diabetes should examine their feet after leaving the pool to check for cuts, bruises, abrasions. Bring along glucose tabs, juice, and snacks in case your blood sugar drops. Keep a glucose meter and glucose tabs or snacks poolside. Get out of the water to treat. If you wear a pump, consult your health care provider before beginning a swimming program. Not all pumps are water proof, and you will need to follow your Endocrinologist’s guidelines for how long the pump can safely be disconnected. The tired feeling brought on by exercising can feel like hypoglycemia, so it’s very important to monitor blood sugar at regular intervals. It’s very important to remove yourself from the water and measure blood sugar if experiencing hypoglycemic symptoms. If you are having a hypoglycemic episode, treat immediately and make sure blood sugar is stable before returning in the water. Scenes from our <strong>2013</strong> SPRING SPLASH SOCIAL with our little fishes!! T H E G L U C O S E M O N I T O R
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