“What four year old wants to look at a long list of foods! None that I know. I'm so glad to finally have materials that are fun for my little girl to learn with.” Karin, parent of a child with diabetes “We wanted everyone in our circle of friends and family to be aware and understanding of our new life situation — our life with Type 1 diabetes. We really needed every one's support and help. We handed off many books, pamphlets, and information sheets — but nothing was as useful as the HEALTHSIMPLE™ products. I think they seemed more user-friendly to people and they actually used them.” Daniel, caregiver of a family member with diabetes “HEALTHSIMPLE™ tools help people learn about nutrition in an effective, easy-to-use way. I particularly like that the flashcard images show kids eating normal foods like ice cream, because teaching nutrition is about teaching people how to manage diabetes, adjust insulin, and be as normal as possible.” Carol Brunzell, dietician and certified diabetes educator, Fairview University Medical Center “I was impressed with the quality, the amount of information, and the bright, colorful graphics.” Troy Vandyke, parent of a child with Diabetes and current board president of the Minnesota chapter of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) “What I like about the FLASHCARBS® cards and magnets is that I can actually get my child to WANT to work with them. No other information we've gotten from the doctor’s office seems to engage him. It's been a fun play tool for him — and his siblings too!” Mark, parent of a child with diabetes “I was skeptical that these tools would be any different that what I had already seen, read or bought in the three years since my daughter’s diagnosis. But they are. HEALTHSIMPLE™ tools are great because they educate about a serious subject while keeping a sense of fun – which is so important because, at a very young age, kids with diabetes need to start to help manage their disease.” Camille, caregiver of a family member with diabetes “FLASHCARBS® cards and FLASHCARBS® Magnets have been a great blessing for my husband and me. We have a set at our house and when my grandson comes to visit, we play with them and refer to them constantly. They’ve made it much easier for us to understand how to do the right thing for him.” Elsie, grandmother of a child with diabetes “It’s a real challenge to get kids from the “I do this because Mommy and Daddy say I have to,” to really understanding the importance of managing their disease. Engaging, intelligent tools like these will help kids grasp the big picture. These tools address not just a need, but a lifestyle.” Anne Jackson, RN, Certified Diabetes Educator, and Type 1 diabetes |