Kids with diabetes get their own special Halloween event in the Bronx

NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- A children's hospital in the Bronx is helping kids with diabetes enjoy a fun and healthy alternative to a Halloween tradition.

The Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes at the Children's Hospital at Montefiore coordinated a special Halloween Candy Exchange Tuesday.
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The event encouraged children with diabetes to put their costumes back on and bring the candy they collected with their friends to the hospital to exchange it for a toy or gift card.

A good time was had by all, at an event designed to educate and entertain in the true spirit of Halloween.
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