The Queen appears on the balcony of Buckingham Palace this afternoon to mark her Diamond Jubilee with (l to r) Camilla and Prince Charles, Prince William and Kate, and Prince Harry. Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee, June 4, 2002.
Sometimes, blood sugar levels can get very low and you might not feel well enough or be awake enough to eat or drink something sugary. When this happens, kids need to get a glucagon shot. Glucagon (say: GLOO-kuh-gon) is a hormone that helps get your blood sugar level back to normal very quickly.
Some individuals are susceptible to low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) in hot weather because of fluctuations in their metabolism. It is important to acknowledge symptoms of hypoglycemia, such as sweating and tiredness, and not to assume they are owed to the summer temperatures.