How to Avoid Overcorrecting Low Glucose Levels?
Hypoglycemia can be a serious condition if severe enough and untreated, so it’s no wonder why we sometimes overcorrect with too many grams of carbohydrates.
Hypoglycemia can be a serious condition if severe enough and untreated, so it’s no wonder why we sometimes overcorrect with too many grams of carbohydrates.
We will discuss what you can do in case you suspect the presence of ketones in your child’s urine and how to prevent it from escalating into DKA.
While it’s crucial for children with type 1 diabetes to eat a balanced diet, some foods may make managing their blood sugar levels more difficult.
Whether you’re considering your first CGM or contemplating a switch for yourself or your loved one with diabetes, we hope this post will provide valuable insights to help you make the right choice.
You’ll find the answer to what types of insulin are available, how you can use them in terms of administration and dose calculation, and how you need to store the insulin. We also touch on the implications of administering too much or too little insulin.
Type 1 diabetes in children presents parents with several challenges. Wrapping their heads around dietary changes is one of those challenges.
We’ve compiled a list of diabetes overnight summer camps by state, including camp fees, duration and ages allowed, to make your search for a summer camp easier.
Extreme heat can be challenging for a child with type 1 diabetes because it can affect blood sugar levels, causing them to rise or fall.
The Freestyle Libre 3 is one of the latest and greatest Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) available today. The Omnipod 5 is a recent hybrid closed-loop insulin pump that currently only works with the Dexcom G6 (though support for the G7 is rumored to be coming soon). Gluroo supports users of both the OP5 and the … Read more
Your child’s sense of responsibility might be very different when away from home, for the better or perhaps for the worse. Your child’s choice of summer camp might mean a crash course in confronting your fears and concerns.