How Parents Can Help Youth with Type 2 Diabetes Broadcast Dates:
Monday, January 28 - Sunday, February 3, 2013 Right Click to
Download MP3 File (1.14 MB) | Get Real Player If your child has
type 2 diabetes, they need your help to feel their best and
prevent problems. Hi, I’m Dr. Griffin Rodgers, Director of the
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
at NIH. As a parent, you can help your child manage their
diabetes. One thing you can do is to encourage healthy food
choices. At dinner time, make half their plate fruits and
vegetables. Encourage your child to avoid soda and sweetened
fruit drinks. Water is a better choice. Another important way to
help your child manage their diabetes is to encourage them to
stay physically active. There are many ways you can help your
child and your family to stay active and have fun together.
Consider activities that they might enjoy and can stick with,
like: - playing basketball - dancing to music with friends - or
taking a walk or bike ride For lin