Diabetes: High or Low Blood Sugar in Young Children
Topic Overview
Young children with
type 1 diabetes
aren't able to recognize when their blood sugar level is high or low and then tell an adult. And sometimes it's even hard for a parent to tell the difference.
Some signs that may indicate high or low blood sugar in a very young child include:
- Irritability, anger, or crying.
- Paleness.
- Nervousness or trembling.
- Staring off or not responding when touched or spoken to.
- Dark urine with a strong sweet odor.
- Drowsiness or difficulty waking up.
When you see changes in your child, do a
home blood sugar test
. It will show the actual blood sugar level, eliminating the guesswork.
Credits
Current as of: December 20, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: John Pope, MD, MPH - Pediatrics
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Stephen H. LaFranchi, MD - Pediatric Endocrinology
Current as of: December 20, 2019
Author:
Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
John Pope, MD, MPH - Pediatrics & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & Stephen H. LaFranchi, MD - Pediatric Endocrinology