Parents should know how to recognize and treat hyperglycemia. If your diabetic child is mature enough to treat herself, she should be allowed to do so.

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Diabetes Tip #7

Symptoms of Hyperglycemia

It is important for the person with diabetes to be able to recognize the signs of hyperglycemia, or high blood sugars. They can include:

increased thirst
increased urination
tiredness/drowsiness
headache
blurred vision
dry mouth/skin, or itching
infections, such as vaginal infections or urinary tract infections that recur, or sores that don´t heal
unexplained weight loss

If these symptoms occur, you should monitor your blood glucose and/or contact your diabetes health care provider for recommendations.

Diabetes Tip #1
Walking with a friend... what could be better? Morning exercise is recommended.

Diabetes Tip #2
As a diabetic, you must always keep yourself well hydrated, and water is best.

Diabetes Tip #3
Diabetic foot complications are the number one cause of nontraumatic foot amputations in the United States.

More Diabetes Tips:

Diabetes Tip #4
Candy or toys?

Diabetes Tip #5
Feed a cold.

Diabetes Tip #6
Enjoy your exercise.

Diabetes Tip #7
Hyperglycemia?

Diabetes Tip #8
Your sweet tooth.

Diabetes Tip #9
Pre-diabetes?

Diabetes Tip #10
I hate to exercise.

Diabetes Tip #11
Still hate to exercise.

Diabetes Tip #12
Handful of nuts.

Diabetes Tip #13
Anyone can have diabetes.

Before your next visit to one of our clinics, read more about how to live with diabetes. Then, let our professionals help you get a handle on your diabetic condition.

About Diabetes
-- Type 1 Diabetes
-- Type 2 Diabetes
-- Gestational Diabetes
-- Pre-diabetes
-- Diabetes and Your Heart
-- Diabetes and Women

Diabetes and Nutrition
-- A Diabetic Diet
-- Diabetes and Dining Out
-- Diabetes and Desserts
-- Food Labels and Diabetes
-- Diabetes and Holidays

Diabetic Lifestyle
-- Diabetes and Exercise
-- Diabetes and Weight Loss

Before Diabetes Hits
-- Pre-diabetes
-- Delaying Diabetes
-- Preventing Diabetes

Living with Diabetes
-- Emergency Readiness
-- Diabetes Health Care
-- Health Care Team
-- Diabetes Resources

Diabetes in Children
-- Diabetes Management
-- Diabetic Food Schedule
-- Diabetes in Teens
-- Diabetes at School
-- Parenting a Diabetic