Breast-feeding comes with its own set of challenges, but the task is a bit more daunting if you have diabetes.
The American Diabetes Association suggests how to help prevent low blood sugar for breast-feeding moms:
- Always have a snack before you nurse or while nursing.
- Drink a glass of water or a decaffeinated beverage while you nurse.
- Before you nurse, make sure there's a snack or medication nearby, in case your blood sugar drops too low.
- Work with your dietitian and doctor to make sure your meals contain enough calories for you to breast-feed.
Health Tip: If Your Child Has Diabetes
It can be stressful for any parent to leave a child in the care of a babysitter, particularly if your child is diabetic.
The American Diabetes Association says parents of diabetic children should ensure that babysitters know the basics about:
- Checking blood glucose levels and ketones. Practice with the sitter before you leave.
- The ideal range for your child's blood glucose, warning signs of a problem, and what to do if the levels are high or low.
- Giving your child insulin, when to give it and how much. Again, practice before you leave.
- What the sitter should do if there is an emergency, including administering medication, and how to reach you.
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