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How Do You Explain Diabetes to a 4 Year Old?

All for DiabetesPublished April 29, 20101 min read

Key points

  • Last week when I was home, one of the most important things that I wanted to do was spend time with my 4 ???nieces??? and also my niece.
  • My ???nieces??? are actually my cousins, but my aunt was more like a sister to me because of our closeness in age so her 4 daughters have always called me uncle.
  • My actual niece is almost 6 months and she is my brother??in it?
  • I know there are mothers out there that read the blog, and fathers as well.

Last week when I was home, one of the most important things that I wanted to do was spend time with my 4 ???nieces??? and also my niece. Let me explain that in detail quickly. My ???nieces??? are actually my cousins, but my aunt was more like a sister to me because of our closeness in age so her 4 daughters have always called me uncle. My actual niece is almost 6 months and she is my brother??in it? I know there are mothers out there that read the blog, and fathers as well. How are you able to explain diabetes to small children, especially your children that are not diabetic.

Thank you in advance.

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Below 70? Use the 15-15 rule.

Hypoglycemia can happen to anyone who takes insulin or certain diabetes tablets. Treat it straight away. If someone is confused, unconscious or can’t swallow, don’t give food or drink: use glucagon if it is available and call 911 or your local emergency number.

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Common signs

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  • Dizziness
  • Hunger
  • Confusion or irritability
  1. STEP 115 gTake fast-acting sugar4 oz (½ cup) of juice or regular soda, 4 glucose tablets, or 1 tablespoon of sugar or honey.
  2. STEP 215 minWait, then recheckStill below 70 mg/dL? Take another 15 g and check again.
  3. STEP 3SnackOnce back in rangeEat a meal or snack if your next one is more than an hour away.

Based on American Diabetes Association guidance. Your care team may give you a different plan, for example for children or after severe lows. Outside the US, call your local emergency number.