Hypoglycaemic episodes happen quickly, but most children will have warning signs that will alert them.

These warning can include :-

•   Hunger
•   Drowsiness
•   Pallor
•   Headache
•   Sweating
•   Glazed eyes
•   Trembling or shakiness
•   Lack of concentration
•   Mood changes especially angry or aggressive behaviour.

Treating a Hypoglycaemic episode:-

Immediately give something sugary e.g.:-

• Sugar/rock sugar
• Fruit juice
• Glucose tablets
• Fizzy drinks (thumbs up, limca, gold spot, pepsi)

Hypostop, honey or jam can be massaged into child' s cheek if they are too drowsy to take anything themselves. Follow this with some starchy food to prevent the blood glucose from dropping again:

•   Sandwich
•   Fruit
•   Thepla
•   Khakra
•   Piece of cake
•   Two biscuits

Thus for diabetes it is important to follow healthy eating and for tips for them are as follows:-

• ETo gat regularly:-
      * To give your child to eat every 3-4 hrs.
      * Do not skip meals or miss meals.
• Eat plenty of starchy foods:- Include starch portion at each meal for
      e.g. rice, Chapatti, paratha, bread, poha (rice flakes), Suji (rava),
      dahlia (broken wheat).
• Eat less fat:-
      * To avoid too much fried foods
      * Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.
• Regular physical activity.
• It is important to continue to take your insulin or diabetes
      tablets when you are ill even if you lose your appetite.

If you can not manage to eat normal meals make sure you eat or drink some carbohydrate containing foods or drink regularly throughout the day. You may need to eat small amounts every hour or two, especially if your blood glucose is low.

Carbohydrate is contained in starches (such as bread, biscuits, rice, pasta, cereals, potatoes), milk, yoghurt, fruit, fruit juice, sugar and sugary foods.

Below are some examples of carbohydrate containing foods you could try:-

• A glass (or small carton) of fruit juice
• A pot of yoghurt, rice pudding or mousse
• A glass of milk (OR milk shake, malted milk, or drinking chocolate)
• A glass of Complan
• A bowl of ice cream
• A glass of lemonade
• A mug of soup
• A slice of toast

Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.

Always remember: When going on a trip or holiday to take copy of the diabetes record card.