Distinguishing between high and low blood sugar symptoms in a young child
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Distinguishing between high and low blood sugar symptoms in a young child
Young children with type 1 diabetes are not able to recognize when their blood sugar level is high or low and then tell an adult, and sometimes it's even hard for a parent to tell the difference.
Some signs that may indicate high or low blood sugar in a very young child include:
- Irritability, anger, or crying.
- Paleness.
- Nervousness or trembling.
- Staring off or not responding when touched or spoken to.
- Dark urine with a strong sweet odor.
- Drowsiness or difficulty waking up.
When you see changes in your child, do a home blood sugar test. It will show the actual blood sugar level, eliminating the guesswork.
Credits
| Author | Merrill Hayden |
| Editor | Marianne Flagg |
| Associate Editor | Denele Ivins |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Matthew I. Kim, MD - Endocrinology & Metabolism |
| Last Updated | August 23, 2007 |
| Last updated: | August 23, 2007 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Merrill Hayden |
| Reviewed By: | Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine, Matthew I. Kim, MD - Endocrinology & Metabolism |
| Editors: | Marianne Flagg, Denele Ivins |
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