Nobody likes to have to brush their teeth every night, but if you want to have teeth that will last a lifetime, you have to take care of them. Taking care of your diabetes is much like this, an investment in your future health to ensure that you grow up to lead a happy, healthy and productive life. This is something every child is entitled to. And remember, just like occasionally skipping brushing your teeth, an occasional dietary indiscretion is not going to wreck a week's worth of good diabetes care.