Dealing with low blood sugar in children taking only oral medication for diabetes
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 health professional
If you have questions about this information, take this packet with you and discuss it with the health professional. 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 jewellery can be purchased at most pharmacies or ordered on the Internet. Talk with your health professional or contact the local Canadian Diabetes Association about other places to purchase medical identification.
Organization
Canadian Diabetes Association National Life Building 1400-522 University Avenue Toronto, ON M5G 2R5 Phone: (416) 363-0177
1-800-BANTING (1-800-226-8464)Fax: (416) 408-7117 E-mail: info@diabetes.ca Web Address: http://www.diabetes.ca The Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) is devoted to meeting the needs of people with diabetes in Canada. This organization provides general information about diabetes and its care. It organizes summer camps for young people with diabetes and conducts educational seminars to help people manage their diabetes. The CDA also sells a range of products, including cookbooks, in its stores.
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| Author: | Merrill Hayden Carrie Henley | Last Updated: April 28, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine Hanan Bassyouni, MD - Endocrinology and Metabolism Matthew I. Kim, MD - Endocrinology & Metabolism David C.W. Lau, MD, PhD, FRCPC - Endocrinology & Metabolism Jill Milliken, RN, CDE - Diabetes Educator | |
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