Some people do not realize that diabetes can actually begin and happen early on in childhood. This is what is called juvenile diabetes and can occur in children as young as 4 years old. For you to know whether or not your child is suffering from juvenile diabetes, you will need to know what healthy blood sugar levels in children should be. If you suspect that your child is suffering from diabetes, you might want to have them tested to see if they have normal blood sugar levels.
What to Do Before Blood Sugar Testing
Healthy blood sugar levels in children indicate that they do not have diabetes.
What to Do If Your Child has Juvenile Diabetes
If your child is diagnosed with juvenile diabetes after he or she is found to have higher than the normal fasting blood sugar levels in children, you should ask your doctor for what to do.
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My daughter who is 8 years old, she is suffering from diabetes. She was diagnosed last year (Sept 2009). Her sugar levels are always high as she is taking insulin in times. Her sugar level before meals is approx 375-470 please suggest.