because your child has type 1 diabetes he or she will experience high and low blood sugar levels from time to time. high blood sugar usually develops slowly over hours or days so you can treat the symptoms before they become severe and require medical attention. on the other hand your child's blood sugar level can drop to dangerously low levels in minutes. be alert for: symptoms of low blood sugar which include sweating weakness and hunger. symptoms of high blood sugar which include increased thirst and increased urination. how can i tell the difference? sometimes it's hard to distinguish between high and low blood sugar symptoms especially if your child is very young. test your child's blood sugar whenever you think it may be high or low so that you can treat it appropriately. if your child has symptoms of very high blood sugar such as a fruity breath odor vomiting and abdominal pain seek emergency care. these symptoms may indicate diabetic ketoacidosis which is a life-threatening emergency. webmd medical reference from healthwise this information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information. © 1995-2011 healthwise incorporated. healthwise healthwise for every health decision and the healthwise logo are trademarks of healthwise incorporated.
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