OUR MISSION
We encourage, educate, and empower children with diabetes and their families to live well!
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Do you have a T1D success story? Email your story and a photo to
and you may be featured on our website & social media!
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Mistletoe Madness 5K: Thank You!
We'd like to thank all of the sponsors, fundraisers, donors, runners and volunteers that helped make the 3rd Annual Mistletoe Madness 5K a success. Without your support & dedication, we would not be able to put on such a fun holiday event!
Event photos are available
here, and race results are available
here. If you have not yet picked up your finisher prize, those are available at Fleet Feet Huntsville.
Special thanks to
FleetFeet Huntsville,
GrifGrips, and
Redstone Federal Credit Union for sponsoring this year's event.
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Need a last minute gift? We've got you covered!
Our brand new Camp Seale Harris Store is up and running, ready for you to use! Long and short sleeve t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats and more can all be found at the click of a button. Give the gift of Camp Seale Harris swag this Christmas!
If you're an Amazon shopper, consider shopping through Amazon Smile and a percentage of proceeds will go to us. Make sure to select "Southeastern Diabetes Education Services, Inc." upon checkout.
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What We've Been Up To
Pensacola SkyZone Event
Auburn/Opelika Christmas Party
Contact us to get connected with T1D friends in your community! To stay up-to-date on all of our community programs and events, visit our Events Calendar. To view photos from our recent events, click here.
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Stay tuned for exciting walk updates and giveaways beginning in January! To view all walk locations and information, visit our website and look under "Upcoming Events."
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 Type 1 Diabetes During the Holidays
With only one week until Christmas, we know you and your closest friends and family will be indulging in delicious meals and sharing great memories together. Thanks to Beyond Type 1, those meals and gatherings don't have to be a struggle for those with diabetes. Below you'll find the 6 steps from Beyond Type 1's Holiday Survival Guide to help you through the holidays!
1. Count your carbs
This is an obvious one. Even if you're at a gathering, there are measures you can take ahead of time, so you're prepared.
- Use a carb-counting app or print the Holiday Carb Count Chart to find accurate numbers quickly.
- You can always offer to bring a favorite dish to a party, too, if you want to be sure of what you're eating.
- And there's the dependable measuring cup that you can bring along to find precise portions and carb ratios.
2. Avoid sugar-free foods
Sugar alcohols are in sugar-free food, especially in desserts, and can upset your stomach. Remember also, just because it says "sugar-free", it doesn't mean it's "carb-free".
3. Indulge but don't over do it
Yes, it's the holidays, but you don't have to go crazy. You can have your cake and eat it too, but pick your favorites and plan ahead for indulgence; then you won't regret it later. One tip - don't arrive hungry. Have a snack before you go, and you'll be less likely to grab mindlessly at food that passes in front of you.
4. Stay active
To counteract highs, get moving. Winter walks are a good way to lower blood glucose levels, and if the weather is not permitting, try volunteering for clean-up after large meals - anything to keep moving.
5. Hydrate!
This is an easy one to forget. Especially with changes in weather in some climates, you may find that you need a higher daily intake of water.
6. Get enough sleep
Your typical schedule may be off because of increased activities and late-night gatherings. Try to stick to a consistent sleeping pattern to help with your diabetes management but also to better equip you for higher levels of stress that can come with the holidays.
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Add these dates to your calendar so you won't miss out on the fun! Click the heading above to view a PDF of the dates and prices of all 2017 camps and programs.
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This peer-led weekend helps teens learn valuable personal and community leadership skills they can apply at school, home, and in their community. Activities include a climbing wall, low ropes, war canoe races, group games, a bonfire and more! Participants receive a 2017 CSH Teen Leadership Camp Achievement Certificate in recognition of their accomplishments.
Register
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For more information, call (205) 402-0415 or (850) 312-8849 or email us.
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