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Box 32-1

Preventing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Childhood

Eating Healthy to Lose Weight

▪ Drink water instead of sugared beverages, such as sodas, juices, and sports
drinks.
▪ Eat more fruits and vegetables—fresh is the best, but frozen and canned in water
(not syrup) is acceptable.
▪ Limit fast food.
▪ Make healthy snacks, such as grapes, carrots, or plain popcorn.

Increasing Physical Activity to Lose Weight

▪ Children and adolescents should have 60 minutes a day of physical activity.
▪ Dancing, walking, bike riding, taking the stairs, playing interactive video games.
▪ Limiting screen time (using computers, tablets, or phones) to 60 minutes per
day.

Noticing Warning Signs

▪ Increased thirst
▪ Increased night-time urination
▪ Blurry vision
▪ Unusual fatigue

Adapted from American Diabetes Association. (2018). Preventing type 2 in children.
Retrieved from http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/parents-and-
kids/children-and-type-2/preventing-type-2-in-children.html

Box 32-2

Lessening the Pain of Blood Glucose Monitoring

Hold the finger under warm water for a few seconds before puncture (enhances
blood flow to the finger).
Use the ring finger or thumb to obtain a blood sample, because blood flows
more easily to these areas; puncture the finger just to the side of the finger
pad, because there are more blood vessels in this area and fewer nerve
endings.

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