Archived Article From May 2007
Sugar Free Kids Retreat
Is Right In Our Back
Yard!
Sugar Free Kids 2005 Camp Courtesy
ADA
The Purpose of the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) camp
program in Delaware and the Eastern Shore of Maryland is to provide
recreational experiences and diabetes education for children with
diabetes and their families. Through the expert guidance of
volunteers, children are encouraged to develop their skills for
managing their diabetes. Since 1994, Founder Patt Wagner and the
American Diabetes Association (ADA) have been providing children
with special memories that will last a lifetime. Our traditional
retreat is held in the fall, located at Camp Arrowhead, a
picturesque wooded setting along the Rehoboth Bay. Participants will
sleep in log cabin. We have many outdoor activities including:
swimming, boating, rock climbing, and archery that challenges the
child to mange their diabetes and become strong confident leaders.
Last year Nicole Johnson Miss America 1999 was our Key Note Speaker.
She has type 1 Diabetes and is a Board Member of the ADA. Her
strength and Knowledge in type 1 was an extra treat for the
participants.
We do provide scholarships for families, who qualify for financial
assistance to waive the registration fees. The retreat provides an
array of certified professional speakers in diabetes management plus
workshops on sports and exercise techniques. Dietitians speak about
the importance of a healthy diet. Don’t miss the opportunity to bond
with your family, meet new people, and learn about diabetes.
Management is provided by competent and bonded volunteers, certified
diabetes educators, physicians, nurses, and parents of children with
diabetes. These volunteers strive to make the “home away from home”
experience one that teaches new techniques for good diabetes control
through diet, exercise, insulin and blood sugar monitoring. The
skills learned may lead to better control when the child returns
home..
Our next retreat will be held on September 8th, registration is
available on line
www.diabetes.org/kidsretreat
or Please contact Carlos Mir 410 543-4530 ext 2121 if you are
interested in registering or contributing to the program, at the
American Diabetes Association.
The
Sugar Free Kids Weekend Retreat is partially sponsored by the
generous sponsorship from the State of Delaware, Lions Club,
American Diabetes Association, and private donations.
Announcements
The Tri-County Diabetes Alliance
will sponsor and conduct several health education and outreach
programs addressing prevention of pre-diabetes and diabetes. This
will include presentations and free health screenings in a variety
of settings including schools, worksites, faith based communities,
and other community centers. Please check our
events calendar by clicking here .
Healthy Food Choices- for YOU! May 2007
by
Kathy Wool, RD,LDN
Registered/Licensed Dietitian
Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
Somerset County Health Department
Trying to make healthy food choices has become somewhat confusing
and overwhelming for many people with diabetes. Every day it seems
the information changes on what is good or not good for you to eat.
But there are a few suggestions that have not changed over time
which might help you make better choices, both for yourself, your
family and your friends.
1. Eat fruits and vegetables of different colors more often.
2. Choose whole grain foods more often.
3. Choose fish more often.
4. Choose lean meats and poultry without the skin more often.
5. Try dried beans and lentils for a healthy meal each week.
6. Make your dairy products low or non- fat.
7. Drink more water or calorie free beverages.
8. Choose liquid oil over solid and use sparingly.
9. Eat less high calorie snacks, like chips, cookies and cakes.
10. Remember- how much you eat is as important as what you eat-
portions matter!
Recipes
Now try this delicious recipe from the American Diabetes Association
using some of those vegetables!!! Add a fruit salad and the meal is
done!
Vegetable Lasagna
(Number of servings- 4 Serving size- 1 cup)
1 cup sliced carrots
1 cup sliced zucchini
˝ cup diced red pepper
1 cup chopped spinach
1 cup low fat cottage cheese
˝ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
˝ cup egg substitute
˝ tsp. basil
˝ tsp. oregano
Fresh ground pepper to taste
2 cups low- fat, low- sodium marinara sauce
9-10 uncooked lasagna noodles
Prepare the vegetables:
Steam the carrots 2 minutes, add zucchini and steam 2 more minutes;
add red pepper and steam 2 more minutes; add the spinach and steam 1
more minute.
Remove vegetables from heat. Set aside.
Combine all remaining ingredients except the marinara sauce and
lasagna noodles.
Assemble the lasagna:
Place a little sauce on bottom of casserole dish.
Place 3 noodles on top of sauce.
Add layer of vegetable and cover with a layer of the cheese mixture.
Add some sauce.
Repeat.
Add last layer of noodles and top with some sauce.
Refrigerate overnight. (If you prefer to bake the lasagna
immediately, cook the pasta before layering it.)
The next day preheat oven to 3500.
Bake lasagna for 40 minutes till bubbly.
Let stand 10 minutes prior to serving.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Amount per serving:
Calories- 271
Calories from fat- 16
Total fat- 2 gm
Saturated fat- 1 gm.
Cholesterol- 10 mg.
Sodium- 520 mg.
Total Carbohydrates- 46 grams
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