Question
Children often experience hypoglycemia symptoms in the morning, such as dizziness, nausea, and slow brain response. How should it be treated?
Answer
When a child experiences hypoglycemia, it is essential to immediately provide sweet snacks or sugary drinks to raise blood sugar levels. Since hypoglycemia can quickly lead to coma, patients are often unable to help themselves. Therefore, children with diabetes should inform their families and friends about the symptoms of hypoglycemia and emergency first aid knowledge, and carry an emergency card at all times for assistance in emergencies. Additionally, it is important to follow the doctor’s medication advice, eat regular meals and exercise at scheduled times, monitor blood sugar levels, avoid alcohol consumption, and be cautious when using other medications as they may lower blood sugar or mask hypoglycemia symptoms. For children taking sulfonylurea hypoglycemic agents or insulin injections, it is recommended to carry sweet snacks for unexpected needs.