The Everything Parent's Guide To Children With Juvenile Diabetes by Moira McCarthy

Author:Moira McCarthy
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: epub, ebook
Publisher: F+W Media
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Alert!

Don't assume a snack or higher blood sugar just before heading out means your child does not need to be prepared. Lows are the result of how far and how quickly she drops, not necessarily to where she drops. In other words, a child who is 200 could feel low at 99.

It's a good idea to encourage your child to carry a meter if she is heading farther away than a few homes as well. This can seem inconvenient, but a child who is encouraged to stop and check when she is not feeling right is a child you'll be able to trust in the future. Find a way for her to carry her supplies easily. Some meters and lancet devices fit right into the zip pocket of a jacket (but be sure the pocket zips; more than a few meters have fallen out of the open pockets of playful children). Other devices fit into small backpacks if your child does not mind carrying one. If your older kid is heading farther away, this is non-negotiable. He simply must carry the tools he needs with him, and you cannot allow him to head far from home without a meter, strips, glucose, and a site change in case of emergency if he is on a pump. Expect a battle if your child is a teenager. Teens hate to be encumbered, but don't back down. The one time she needs it and doesn't have it, you'll regret it, and so will she.

Cell phones are the equivalent of the Apollo moon landing for playtime and kids with diabetes. A decade ago, some parents were astute enough to buy walkie-talkies for neighborhood play, but they had little way to keep track of kids who meandered farther. As much as you may not like the idea of giving a younger child a cell phone, you won't regret it. Insist that your child keep her cell phone on at all times while out playing. Promise that as time goes on you'll try not to check on her too often.

For younger kids, new cell phones that only allow them to call a few numbers are available. You may want to consider one for your own peace of mind.

What about medical alert jewelry? Little children, particularly girls, don't mind them at all, but older kids and boys can balk at them. Have your medical team back you up on this: When your child is away from you, wearing a medical alert piece is not negotiable.

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