What Do To When A Child With Juvenile Diabetes Gets Sick
It’s never fun when a child gets sick with a cold or flu. They don’t feel good, sometimes
get grumpy and need to be taken care of. This is true for a child with juvenile diabetes
too, but there is the added concern of how their blood glucose levels will be affected by
the illness. This is just another hurdle to deal with once your child has been diagnosed
with diabetes.
If you are giving your child an over-the-counter or prescription medicine be sure to read
the labels and warning or talk to the pharmacist. Some medications will cause a child’s
blood sugar to be elevated and this should be taken into account when planning insulin
dosage and meal plans.
If your child is sick and has no appetite or is vomiting, it is still important that they take
their insulin. By testing their blood sugar frequently you can determine an adjusted
amount of insulin to give them but don’t skip it entirely. If your child’s blood sugar is
too low and they cannot eat anything try giving them a soda that is not sugar free.
Keep in mind that when your child is ill or stressed (or both) their blood sugar will be
raised by that alone. If you are unsure how to help your child or you cannot get their
blood sugars under control, call your doctor for advice.
When your child is sick, check their ketones more often than just in the morning when
they have fasted. If they are not eating because of nausea they could be spilling ketones
into their urine and suffer from ketoacidosis. This is a serious condition that needs
medical attention. Make sure your child is receiving their regular insulin injections and
are drinking plenty of fluids in order to prevent this condition from developing.
Juvenile Diabetes
How Juvenile Diabetes Is Diagnosed
Finding Out Your Child Has Juvenile Diabetes
Complications Associated With Juvenile Diabetes
Getting Back On Track After Blood Sugar Spikes
Healthy Eating Guidelines For Juvenile Diabetes
Juvenile Diabetes And The Honeymoon Period
Insulin Pumps For Juvenile Diabetics
Juvenile Diabetes
A Juvenile Diabetic’s Emergency Kit
... not have access to food (in the car during a traffic jam or out with friends). For your home emergency kit, you should include a means to keep your child s insulin cold in the case of a prolonged power outage. A small cooler will work nicely for this. It is also a good idea to always have extra insulin ...
Juvenile Diabetes And The Honeymoon Period
... health care provider. He or she will help in determining what the best plan is to follow during the honeymoon phase. Some may even want you to give minute amounts of insulin daily in order to keep your child used to the injections and your child s body accustomed to the additional insulin it will need. ...
The Risk Factors For Juvenile Diabetes
... to the diagnosis of juvenile diabetes. If your child has been diagnosed with one of these autoimmune disease he or she is considered at a higher risk for diabetes in childhood: * If your child has had one of these viruses: hepatitis, mumps, or CMV disease * Thyroid problems known as hypothyroidism or ...
Juvenile Diabetes In Younger Children
... you know that you are not alone on this journey. Not only can this type of group benefit the parents, it is for the children too. It will be beneficial for them to have friends that have diabetes too. As they grow older, these friendships can last a lifetime based on the common link of juvenile diabetes. ...
Treatment For Juvenile Diabetes
... crucial to good control of the disease. By using a monitor at home you will see if the diet and insulin that is being provided is sufficient. There are many brands of monitors available and the amount of blood required is a very small drop placed on a strip. The monitor will come with a lancet device ...