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will call you back within one business day. Low blood sugar
(hypoglycemia) occurs when there is too little glucose (sugar)
in your child’s blood. It can be caused by skipping meals or
snacks, eating too little food, or taking too much insulin or
diabetes medication. A lot of physical activity can also cause
low blood sugar, even hours later. In severe cases, low blood
sugar can lead to seizures or passing out. Everyone’s symptoms
are different. Your child may feel dizzy, weak, hungry,
headachy, or shaky. Your child may seem cranky or confused. If
lows happen very often over time, your child may no longer be
able to sense them. Encourage your child to recognize his or her
symptoms and tell you about them right away. Stay calm so you
can better help your child. Check your child’s blood sugar to
make sure that it is low. If you’re not able to check, treat for
low blood sugar anyway. Give your child 15 to 20 grams of fast-
acting sugar such as 3 to 4 gl