Hypoglycaemia
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- This is when the blood sugar falls too low in the blood.
This can be caused by:
Skipping a meal.
Taking too much insulin.
Doing more physical activity than usual.
Your child must be aware of its symptoms, including:
Pallor
Shaking
Hunger
Sweating
Difficulty concentrating
Losing consciousness
- Teach your child to measure their blood sugar levels.
- If low, your child will need to ingest some fast-acting sugar.
