Blood sugar is how your body fuels itself. If your blood sugar is too low or too high, it can cause a lot of issues. If your blood sugar is too low, you can become ill.
Children may not understand the feeling of having low blood sugar and not know what to do. Keep an eye on your child for signs of low blood sugar to help prevent illness or other medical issues. Read on for some signs and symptoms of low blood sugar in your child.
Low Blood Sugar Level Symptoms
Low blood sugar symptoms may be caused by a few things one of those things may be if your child has diabetes and is not balancing their insulin levels well.
Some things your child may be feeling include:
- Hunger pains or a shaky feeling
- Feeling of passing out, sweating, or feeling clammy
- May look pale or gray in color
- Appear dizzy or unsteady, and may be confused
- May be cranky or have mood swings
- Complain of headaches or seeing double vision
These are just a few of the symptoms you may notice in your child.
What You Should Do If Your Child Has Low Blood Sugar
If you notice any of the above symptoms, get your child into the pediatrician immediately to have their blood tested and for treatment options.
You can help your child feel better by following the tips:
- Give your child something to drink or something to eat that contains sugar. Orange or apple juice, crackers, or even a piece of candy can all help give your child some instant sugar to help get them feeling better, at least temporarily until you can get your child to the doctor.
- Call 9-1-1 if your child is unresponsive or cannot wake up enough to get them to eat or drink something.
Preventing Low Blood Sugar
Prevent low blood sugar levels in your child by making sure your child doesn't skip any meals. If your child has been exercising or playing hard, be sure to give your child some extra snacks to help replace any lost glucose levels in the blood.
If your child has been diagnosed with diabetes, make sure you give their insulin shots as instructed, and test your child's blood sugar levels if you spot any signs of low blood sugar (mentioned above).
If your child has not been diagnosed with diabetes, and you have never had your child's blood sugar tested but have noticed some of the signs of low blood sugar, it's imperative to have your child's blood sugar levels tested by pediatric services.
