Local mom and son team up with Nick Jonas’ Beyond Type 1 foundation to educate others on the warning signs of diabetes.
This is the sixth video of our diabetes series, “Taking charge of our child’s diabetes.” In this video, you will learn about hypoglycemia. The video answers the following questions: What is hypoglycemia? What causes it? What are the signs and symptoms of low blood sugar? How is hypoglycemia treated? What types of snacks can you give your child that are fast acting carbohydrates?
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This is the third video of our diabetes series, “Taking charge of our child’s diabetes.” In this video, you will learn how to monitor your child’s blood glucose. The video answers the following questions: How do you keep track of your child’s blood sugar? What is too high or too low blood glucose? Why is it so important to check your child’s blood sugar at bedtime? What is a Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)? This video also demonstrates how to check your child’s blood sugar using a glucometer and provides tips on snacks, and how to keep a blood sugar log.
