3. Family diet benefits
everyone’s health, not just
the child with diabetes.
When you shop find fresh
produce, meat, fish, whole
grain breads, dairy, fruits, and
vegetables.
4. Children with diabetes face two problems
hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia.
Kids who inject insulin
before lunch might need a
little extra time before
lunch to accommodate their
injection.
5. Children with diabetes and
their teachers must be
allowed to have access to
emergency glucose to
counter the effects of
hypoglycemia.
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