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.
Health Tip: Diabetes May Contribute to Hearing Loss
Diabetics are twice as likely as non-diabetics to have hearing loss, according to the American Diabetes Association. It's thought that diabetes damages the small blood vessels and nerves in the inner-ear, the ADA says.
The association suggests diabetics heed these warning signs of hearing loss:
- Asking people frequently to repeat themselves.
- Having trouble keeping track of conversations with more than two participants.
- Noticing that other people appear to be mumbling.
- Having difficulty hearing in places where there's loud noise.
- Having difficulty hearing young children and women.
- Needing to turn the radio or TV louder than is comfortable for others.
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