Diabetes in children: Dealing with low blood sugar
Where to go from here
Now that you have read this information, you and your child are ready to start dealing with low blood sugar levels effectively.
Talk with your child's doctor
If you have questions about this information, take it with you and discuss it with the doctor. You may want to mark areas or make notes in the margins where you have questions.
If you would like more information on diabetes in children, the following resources are available:
Medical identification jewelry can be purchased at most pharmacies. Talk with your doctor or contact the local American Diabetes Association about other places to purchase medical identification.
Organization
American Diabetes Association (ADA) 1701 North Beauregard Street Alexandria, VA 22311 Phone: 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) E-mail: AskADA@diabetes.org Web Address: www.diabetes.org The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is a national organization for health professionals and consumers. Almost every state has a local office. ADA sets the standards for the care of people with diabetes. Its focus is on research for the prevention and treatment of all types of diabetes. ADA provides patient and professional education mainly through its publications, which include the monthly magazine Diabetes Forecast, books, brochures, cookbooks and meal planning guides, and pamphlets. ADA also provides information for parents about caring for a child with diabetes.
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| Author: | Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS | Last Updated: April 16, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine Matthew I. Kim, MD - Endocrinology & Metabolism | |
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