Diabetes is a disease where the body is not able to regulate its own insulin or blood sugar. Children who have diabetes control this condition by following a special diet and/or by insulin injections. When the blood sugar gets too low it can be life-threatening.
Symptoms of low blood sugar
Symptoms of low blood sugar include:
- Hunger
- Drowsiness
- Trembling
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Fatigue
- Irritability
- Perspiration
- Headache
- Pallor (pale skin color)
- Weakness
- Blurred vision
Low blood sugar reactions are most likely to occur:
- After more exercise than usual
- After missing a snack or meal
- When sick or having extra stress
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