Children with type 1 diabetes should be encouraged to play sport and exercise. Testing their blood glucose before and after exercise, and recording their food intake and type of exercise will help you to see the trends in their blood glucose levels. Knowing this, you and your child’s diabetes team can come up with a workable strategy.
All kids love to sleep over at a friend’s place. This can make parents of children with diabetes especially anxious. Plan the stay and give the host parent(s) simple advice on meal requirements, timings and hypos. Make sure the family understands when and how to contact you. It’s also a good idea to talk to your diabetes team about an insulin plan for sleepovers.
