Five Ways To Help A Child With Diabetes:
If your child has been diagnosed with diabetes, you should help them manage
their condition properly. Go over this article to learn more about the different
things you can do to help your child.
Help your child learn as much as possible about diabetes. Choose educational
material that is adapted to the age of your child. It is not necessary to worry your
child about complications until they are old enough to understand that these
complications can be avoided if they keep their blood sugar under control. If you
have a hard time explaining things to your child, schedule an appointment with
your doctor so your child can ask a few questions.
Schedule regular appointments with your child’s doctor. Try keeping track of how
your child’s condition is progressing. If your child is old enough to check their
blood sugar level themselves, have a talk with them each night to find out how
their blood sugar level fluctuated during the day. When meeting with your child’s
doctor, talk to the doctor about your general impression on the way your child’s
blood sugar level fluctuates. If your child has a hard time with keeping their blood
sugar level down, help them adopt a better diet.
Your child will adopt a better diet if you prepare some healthy meals for them.
Once your child is old enough encourage them to help you with grocery shopping
and cooking. It is very important that your child learns about nutrition so they can
make good choices later in life. Make sure your child gets a lot of whole grains,
fibers, fruits and vegetables. Make a list of all the unhealthy foods and beverages
your child should stay away from to help them keep their blood sugar from
spiking. It is best to prepare some lunches your child can take to school instead
of letting them buy a meal from the cafeteria.
Your child needs to learn how to test their blood sugar and inject some insulin as
earl as possible. Your child is not ready for school until they are comfortable with
insulin injections. Get some testing supplies and injection pens designed for
children. Take the time to show your child how to test their sugar level and inject
insulin. Find a way to help them remember to check their blood sugar, for
instance by setting some alerts on a digital watch or on a cell phone.
Encourage your child to be active. A fitness program is not a good choice for a
growing children but playing outside for an hour each day will help your child
reach a healthier weight. If you do not have a backyard, take your child to the
nearest park or playground. You could also find a league so they can play soccer
or softball. Your child’s diabetes will be much easier to manage if they are more
active and reach a healthy weight for their age.
These tips should allow you to keep your child healthy while teaching them to
manage their diabetes more independently. Talk to your doctor if you want to find
more ways to help your child.
Dr: Gehan Alaemary