![]() ![]() We talk about the symptoms in terms of the 4 T’s: It’s useful to know the symptoms of diabetes, because theĮarlier a person is diagnosed, the less likely they are to become seriously If they’re feeling frustrated about their condition, ask how they feel, and reassure them that it doesn’t matter to you that they have diabetes. If your friend is having a hypo, let someone know that they might need sugar, and make sure someone stays with them until they feel better. It’s kind though to bear in mind that they might have times when they feel unwell, or sad about how much they have to deal with. They already feel different, and that’s not fun, so don’t treat them any differently – after all, nothing has changed about them except their pancreas. Most people with diabetes don’t want a fuss. To bring blood sugar back down, you usually need to take an insulin dose. Hypers:Ī high blood sugar can make it difficult to concentrate, and if it’s left high for too long you might get a bad headache, feel sick, or even need hospital treatment. Usually it will come up to a good level after consuming sugar, but if it doesn’t you might need to go to hospital. You need to stay still too, because even walking can make your blood sugar levels drop further. If you’re hypo you need a sugary drink or sweets really quickly to prevent it getting any worse. If you’ve ever fainted, it’s a bit like that. ![]() You might feel dizzy and confused, or your hands might shake. Hypos:Ī hypo (when the blood sugar level is below 4.0) feels really unpleasant and can be quite dangerous if it isn’t treated quickly. When this happens you might have a hypo (a low blood sugar) or a The amount is different every time, so it’s easy to get it wrong This is why people with diabetes prick their fingers to test Even stress or nerves canĬause you to get a high blood sugar! What are hypos and hypers?Įvery time you take insulin you have to work out the dose,īased on what your blood sugar is at the time, and how much carbohydrate you’re You’re ill, when you sleep, and when you’re growing. You also need some insulin ‘in the background,’ because yourīody releases glucose that’s stored in your liver into the bloodstream whenever There is carbohydrate in almost every food, including fruitĪnd vegetables, so someone with type 1 diabetes will need to inject insulin So carbohydrates raise blood sugar levels, and Whenever youĮat carbohydrates (things like rice, pasta, bread and sugar), your bodyĬonverts them into glucose for fuel, so you need insulin to move the glucoseįrom your blood to your cells. To your body’s cells so that the glucose can enter and be used. Tired because you can’t access that energy source. Kind of sugar) it needs to give cells the energy to function. Without insulin your body can’t break down the glucose (a With type 1, the body can no longer make any insulin, so it has to be No one knows why this happens,īut it’s not caused by anything the person did, and certainly not by anything Pancreas as an enemy and starts to attack it. It’s an autoimmune condition this means that the body identifies its own Type 1 diabetes has nothing at all to do with what you eat. With type 2 it is possible for some people to manage their condition by eating well and exercising, but some have to take insulin. Diabetes is often painted in a negative light because your risk of getting it is higher if you eat unhealthily, or don’t take exercise, but you can get it even if you’re fit and healthy. Usually these articles talk about type 2 diabetes that’s because it’s the type that most people with the condition have. ![]() You’ve probably heard about diabetes on the television or seen headlines in newspapers. But do you know the difference between the two types, and what it means for the person who has it? This straightforward guide will help children to understand what type 1 diabetes is, what it means for the people who live with it, and how they can help. Diabetes is quite a common condition – you might have heard about it in the news, or perhaps there’s someone in your class at school who has it. She is talking to us about how we can help our kids learn about Diabetes. We have the pleasure of Helen from Actually Mummy in our 31 Days of Learning event today. Search 500+ sites for awesome family ideas.Care charts to reduce separation anxiety in childcare settings.Eat a rainbow: Healthy eating / 5-a-day charts for kids.Other reward charts advice and resources.Track based printable reward charts for kids.Premium Exclusive Printables: Free when you join. ![]()
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