Nausea Vomiting and Diarrhea
When you experience these symptoms, take small pieces of crushed ice, or 1-2 ounces of regular cola or ginger ale decarbonate by stirring every 30 minutes. If you can keep this down, try adding soup or broth, tea, and clear juices. Soups and broths help to replace sodium and potassium lost through vomiting and diarrhea. Nonprescription Medicines For When You Are Sick People with diabetes get colds, allergies, and upset stomachs, just like people without diabetes. Over-the-counter medicines for...
Exercise Programs for People with Diabetes
The best activities for you are vigorous aerobic exercises. Aerobic exercises use the large muscle groups, and improve stamina and overall health. Ask your diabetes educator for more information about aerobic exercise, or take a look at Exercise amp Diabetes , a pamphlet-workbook by Jean Kapetanios order from Area Health and Education Center, 81 Plantation Street, Worcester, MA 01605 or The Diabetic's Sports and Exercise Book by June Biermann and Barbara Toohey.
Pitfalls for Parents
An overanxious parent creates an overanxious child who is overdependent. By doing everything for your child, you deny him or her the self-control and self-confidence necessary for an independent life. An overindulgent parent feels dietary restrictions and daily injections are too much for a child to handle. He or she offers special treats while providing little discipline. Children of overindulgent parents may grow up under the impression that they are incompetent -- incapable of coping with...
Part II Advice for Parents of Children with Diabetes
When you learned that your child has diabetes, you may have experienced disbelief, grief, and guilt. Maybe you asked, Why did this happen to my child Maybe you cried out, It's not fair You must come to grips with these feelings so that you can learn the tasks and techniques of diabetes control. Your whole family needs to make adjustments to your child's condition. How you deal with and accept diabetes affects the way your child deals with and accept diabetes. The more you know about diabetes,...