Some children with diabetes consume too many snacks, because they or their parents are very fearful of hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar. If you have any questions about the types and timing of snack food, or snacks, your child should consume, consult your doctor or a licensed dietitian. Also, talk to your child about the importance of following the diet plan for diabetes prescribed by the doctor. To control the excessive consumption of these foods, check the amount of snacks at home and quickly consumed.
Consume sweets in secret.
Children and teenagers secretly try eating sweets or treats that are supposed to be consumed in moderation. http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/showthread.php?232059-Causes-of-white-spots-on-the-skin&p=1742362#post1742362
This can cause elevated levels of blood sugar. Parents possibly unaware that the candy were stolen and may respond to elevated levels of blood sugar providing higher insulin dose. This cycle can lead to excessive weight gain. Make sure your child understands why it is important to follow the diet plan and investigate whether the levels of blood sugar your child appear inexplicably high.
Some children with extreme diet diabetes -. Especially teenagers - are trying to lose weight with fad diets, starvation or other extreme measures.
These methods are not good for anyone, but are especially harmful to people with diabetes because they produce uncontrolled levels of blood sugar.
Avoid insulin.
Adolescent girls in particular sometimes avoid insulin injections just to lose weight. Explain to your daughter why that tactic is dangerous - it can cause very high blood sugar levels and even ketoacidosis diabetic. Teens who use these methods may need help from a mental health professional to treat eating disorder or other emotional issues or body image.
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