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From all of us at Hunter Diabetes, we'd like to wish you and your families a very Happy Easter! We hope you enjoy the well-deserved break.
+ A BIG thank you!| The Doctor's
Note
We continue to be amazed by the generosity of so many people who have donated to our JDRF One Ride next month. Come April 20th we will be squeezing into our lycra and cycling 80km through the Barossa Valley in South Australia. All money pledged to our team goes straight to JDRF, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and their goal of
curing Type 1 Diabetes.
It has been a busy month of fundraising for us, with a sausage sizzle at Woolworths Mayfield, a raffle draw, and a movie night at Event Cinemas Kotara. Everyone who attended these events really dug deep, and we were overwhelmed by how many people share our goal of researching and hopefully finding a cure for Type 1 Diabetes.
Across these fundraising ventures, we raised over $3000; inching us ever closer
to our $17,500 target. We were over the moon about this result, but could not have done it without the generosity of so many. So to everyone who bought a sausage sandwich, purchased a raffle ticket, or joined us for our movie night - thank you. Thank you for caring as much about diabetes research as we do, and thank you for helping JDRF get closer to their goal of turning Type One into Type None.
+ 3 tips for enjoying Easter | Nutrition
The Easter bunny is knocking on our doorsteps, and with him comes the obvious - chocolate. As a once a year event, let yourself enjoy this time with family and friends and yes, eat some chocolate. A misconception with diabetes is that chocolate is completely off limits, but you do not need to deprive yourself of this treat. With moderation
and planning, you can learn to approach this holiday in a healthier, starting with these 3 tips. - Be mindful of portion sizes - it is not difficult to over-indulge at Easter, and 'just one piece' can easily lead eating an entire family sized egg! To help avoid this, opt for portion control via individually wrapped, smaller eggs. The act of physically unwrapping each egg stops you from eating impulsively, and moving away from a single giant egg, you won't
feel the need to finish the entire thing!
- Slow down - it can be tempting with smaller eggs to eat many and eat quickly. Let yourself enjoy your chocolate by letting it melt in your mouth. Do not unwrap another egg until you have completely eaten the first. To draw out the process, keep your eggs in the fridge so they take longer to melt.
- Know your exchanges - know how much you are eating by only allocating yourself a
set amount during one sitting. The small solid chocolate eggs are about 6g each, and it only takes 4 to equal 1 exchange of carbs - that's the equivalent of one slice of bread. Making this comparison mentally will assist you in resisting the temptation to go back for more.
While it may seem tricky to navigate Easter with diabetes, don't be too harsh on yourself Let yourself enjoy the holiday, and know that these small treats won't hurt your long term glucose
goals.
+ Take control of your diabetes | Education
We still have some spots available for our upcoming diabetes education sessions. Starting in April, the sessions will help you understand the ins and outs of your diabetes, giving you the confidence to manage your condition independently.
Run by our Diabetes Educator Annette, our Dietitian Mel, and exercise physiologist Alex, these
sessions will cover topics such as diet, medications, exercise, carb counting and much more. There will be 5 sessions focusing on Type 1 Diabetes and 5 for Type 2 Diabetes, held monthly between April and August.
Sessions are only $15 to attend, or you can attend all 5 of your sessions for $60 (that's one session for free!). For exact dates, and to secure your spot, simply click the link below, call Gabby on (02) 4963 2323 or pop by the centre and we will book you in. We
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