Managing blood sugar levels in sick kids
When a diabetic child becomes ill, parents are not only tending to the child’s cold or flu symptoms, but also managing blood sugar levels.
When a diabetic child becomes ill, parents are not only tending to the child’s cold or flu symptoms, but also managing blood sugar levels.
Children with diabetes have enough trouble managing their sugar intake, and with Thanksgiving favorites like stuffing and mashed potatoes, the hidden sugars in carbohydrates are easy to overlook.
Packing a healthy and tasty school lunch can seem like a daunting task. Try using the MyPlate method, developed by USDA.
Look for age-appropriate toys and pay close attention to cautionary labels, such as “not intended for use by children under the age of three.”
Finding out there is a label for what they are experiencing and getting the help they need can be life changing for kids with learning disabilities.