his weight (95lbs.) and age?
2007-11-18 11:46:15 · 14 answers · asked by lovemykids1411944 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
9 years old.
2007-11-18 11:46:52 · update #1
For a non-diabetic, the optimal blood glucose level is 70 to 120. However, for a type I to try to keep it that tight is a risk, particularly during the night. I generally aim for 90 to 150. When dealing with a child, the risk of slipping too low (insulin shock) to where they can't treat it should be a consideration. Not sure how mature your 9 year old is or how often he tests himself at school, etc. He should be able to do most anything other kids do, with proper control. Good luck with your journey and his.
ADA Resources for Parents and Kids
http://www.diabetes.org/for-parents-and-kids/resources.jsp
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http://kids.jdrf.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.viewPage&page_id=60218BD8-5004-D739-A5FB40338DDF22AF
2007-11-18 14:32:02 · answer #1 · answered by Joe D 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you are talking about the readings on his blood meter the high would be a figure over 500, low would be probably under 60. You have quite a journey ahead of you, go to yahoo groups and seek out a couple of the diabetes groups. There you can find other people who share the same problems you do. Find an endocrinologist and good luck.
2007-11-18 22:39:59 · answer #2 · answered by Guy R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a couple of family members (sister and wife)with diabetes but no junior diabetes. All I can say is that diet is the key.They changed their diet and started walking and they say that have never felt healthier. This is very treatable however, it will be a change in lifestyle for the little dude. Just go by the doctor advice and get a diet. They seem to eat alot of little meals with alot of fruits and veggies. This is not the end of the world just a change in lifestyle.GOOD LUCK!!!!!
2007-11-18 19:57:50 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry to hear this. And good luck to you
if you are in the UK we measure blood sugar on a different scale. Between 4 mmols and 8 is ideal, below 4 is too low and is classified as hypoglycemia. Above 10 is high, above 20 is too high. 33 or above needs immediate attention.
You should have been given a machine to test blood sugar. Do read the instructions as they explain the ranges that your machines tests at. (Mine doesn't test above 33.3)
2007-11-22 12:27:08 · answer #4 · answered by Babs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have type 2, a high is to much sugar which abbreviated is a hyper, and the easiest way to get it down is exercise a brisk walk, but with me i get very tired when I'm hyper,so i take extra insulin to get mine down which doesn't work for everyone, a hypo is low blood sugars which is a bit easier to deal with if you get the person in time and jaffa cakes are great for this as you have the sweetness of the chocolate and jelly bit and you have the carbs of the sponge, and there nice to eat. hope this helps you a bit.
2007-11-22 19:11:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My brother has diabetes he is 9 he got it last year he has type one high blood sugar is 180 or over low blood sugar is 70 or under
2007-11-19 22:06:45 · answer #6 · answered by ??????? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normal blood suguar is 60 - 120 it doesn't matter the weight or age.You should get a machine to test it. If it goes high or low he could go into a coma. It's bad news check it often.Good luck
2007-11-18 19:54:59 · answer #7 · answered by firebirdstevev 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My heart goes out to your son first of all. For a 9 year old boy I would say 70 to 95 pounds. I am kinda confused how your structured the question.
2007-11-18 19:51:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The blood sugars should be between 70 and 120 if it is under control. It doesn't matter the size of the individual.
2007-11-18 19:49:10 · answer #9 · answered by Future Citizen of Forvik 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Google: Type 1 Diabetes --Mayo Clinic.Com
2007-11-18 19:54:20 · answer #10 · answered by marty 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋