I did a press release the week before the 4th of July to about 800 media outlets in about 5 states and the National Media outlets.
It was interesting that I got about 5 or 6 outlets that did pick up the story and go with it. California, Texas, New York, Illinois,Florida...I got another google alert today that showed another paper that did an article on it word for word. I got a television station that pretty much did a piece word for word also....it's too much fun.
It was titled Baseball, Hotdogs, Apple Pie and ...out of control diabetics.
you can see it here...
FOR RELEASE ON OR BEFORE JULY 4TH FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL
BOB HAWKINSON
Baseball, Hot Dogs, Apple Pie and
…out of control diabetics?
This Fourth of July, millions of American Diabetics will have to strike a balance between celebration and dedication to their health.
“Baseball games, outdoor activities, picnics, and all the food choices that go with them, the stresses of rushing around to prepare for the parties, the long hot day in the sun, and staying up late to watch the fireworks. It can all add up to disaster for a diabetic if they misfigure any of the variables”.
So says Bob Hawkinson, author, and a lifelong insulin dependent diabetic of 44 years.
Here are a few helpful steps to be successful.
1. Know what you are eating. There are all kinds of hidden things in Aunt Bessie’s Famous Fourth of July Potato salad. Do your best to estimate, and also take small portions. Ask if you think it may be made with added sugar in addition to the potatoes. (Refrigeration is also good, food poisoning bad!)
2. Use a plate and take a known amount when snacking. Watch out for the temptation to just eat out of the bag or pick off the plate all day long. It’s not easy to track what you have been eating when you can’t see a known quantity. (It becomes obvious that you have had 25 of Aunt Flossie’s brownies).
3. Check your blood sugar often. With all the added activity and unusual food choices, it’s easy to misfigure. (This is where grazing on Aunt Flossie’s brownies will show up!)
4. Drink lots of water to stay hydrated. With all the added activity and heat, you may need a lot more fluids. Avoid the sugar drinks like sweet tea…even though it may be tradition, it can be loaded with lurking sugar and carbohydrates.
5. Alcohol, while a staple at many parties and picnics, can be dangerous to a diabetic. Beer, wine, or mixed drinks, can all have different carbohydrate levels and effects. Alcohol can have unexpected effects (other than a lampshade dance on the bar) and is generally not recommended for diabetics.
Staying healthy, and in the zone, is always a challenge for a diabetic, but it is especially difficult during the holidays. The good news is that it is possible when you do the right things.
Bob’s book “The Joy of Diabetes” is not only inspiring, but it also educates with a light hearted and pithy approach. Bob who is 45, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 1. His goal is to “help other diabetics grab hold of this disease by the horns and wrestle it to the ground”. To order his book, go to www.joyofdiabetes.com.
For an entertaining and informative interview, bob@joyofdiabetes.com
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