{"id":2179,"date":"2018-07-30T16:03:56","date_gmt":"2018-07-30T10:33:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=2179"},"modified":"2024-06-26T15:10:29","modified_gmt":"2024-06-26T09:40:29","slug":"ideal-blood-sugar-levels-in-children-with-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/ideal-blood-sugar-levels-in-children-with-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"Ideal Blood Sugar Levels in Children with Diabetes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/ideal-blood-sugar-levels-in-children-with-diabetes\/#Symptoms_of_Low_Blood_Sugar_Levels_in_Children\" title=\"Symptoms of Low Blood Sugar Levels in Children\">Symptoms of Low Blood Sugar Levels in Children<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/ideal-blood-sugar-levels-in-children-with-diabetes\/#Symptoms_of_High_Blood_Sugar_Levels_in_Children\" title=\"Symptoms of High Blood Sugar Levels in Children\">Symptoms of High Blood Sugar Levels in Children<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/ideal-blood-sugar-levels-in-children-with-diabetes\/#Types_of_checks_for_sugar_levels\" title=\"Types of checks for sugar levels\">Types of checks for sugar levels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/ideal-blood-sugar-levels-in-children-with-diabetes\/#Ideal_sugar_level_range_in_children_with_diabetes\" title=\"Ideal sugar level range in children with diabetes\">Ideal sugar level range in children with diabetes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/ideal-blood-sugar-levels-in-children-with-diabetes\/#Track_blood_glucose_levels_with_a_glucometer\" title=\"Track blood glucose levels with a glucometer\">Track blood glucose levels with a glucometer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A sugar test lets you know about the <\/span><b>glucose level in your blood<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is important to know about your sugar level range as it is an important step in managing diabetes risk in the future or related symptoms, especially for children with diabetes. In this article, learn about the right blood sugar levels in children. A lot of people are pre-diabetic, which means they are slowly developing diabetes, but are unaware until it becomes a full-blown problem.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/\/lps\/inapp-beato-paid-coach-consult-web?id=2400330&#038;campaignid=2400330&#038;source=2400330&#038;utm_content=%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F2179\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-768x225.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-420x123.png 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-840x246.png 840w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-150x44.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;When you check your blood sugar, you understand when the numbers go up (high sugar level) and down (low blood sugar). This way you know what works for you or what changes you need to make.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms_of_Low_Blood_Sugar_Levels_in_Children\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms of Low Blood Sugar Levels in Children<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low blood sugar symptoms occur suddenly like<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rapid heartbeat<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mood changes<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blurred vision<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hunger<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headache<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insomnia<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Read More:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/hypoglycemia-in-children-behavioural-changes-and-symptoms\/\"> <em>Hypoglycemia in Children: Behavioural Changes and Symptoms<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/shutterstock_1448110631.jpg\" alt=\"blood glucose\" class=\"wp-image-7853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/shutterstock_1448110631.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/shutterstock_1448110631-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/shutterstock_1448110631-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms_of_High_Blood_Sugar_Levels_in_Children\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms of High Blood Sugar Levels in Children<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased thirst<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased urination<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blurred vision<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight loss<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headaches<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_checks_for_sugar_levels\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types of checks for sugar levels<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are a diabetic, then managing blood sugar levels becomes critical. During diabetes, your body is unable to get sugar from the blood to the cells for energy.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood sugar checks<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: These can be done yourself and let you know your current sugar level.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The A1C<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This is done in a lab and tells you your average blood sugar level over the past 2 to 3 months.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/shutterstock_436494847.jpg\" alt=\"sugar levels in children\" class=\"wp-image-7854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/shutterstock_436494847.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/shutterstock_436494847-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/shutterstock_436494847-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ideal_sugar_level_range_in_children_with_diabetes\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideal sugar level range in children with diabetes<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well-managed and controlled sugar levels help diabetic children grow and develop well and normally.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For ages 6-12, sugar levels should be:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fasting between 80-180<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before meals between 90-180<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At bedtime between 100- 180<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For ages 13-19, sugar levels should be:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fasting between 70-150<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before meals between 90-130<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At bedtime between 90- 150<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A growing child\u2019s blood sugar cannot be in the normal range all the time. Factors like <\/span><b>puberty<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>hormonal changes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>physical activity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can cause sugar levels to fall or rise rapidly. Apart from sugar tests, you as a parent\/ guardian need to be prepared for all this as well. Talk to your child\u2019s medical advisor to understand better.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Track_blood_glucose_levels_with_a_glucometer\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Track blood glucose levels with a glucometer<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensuring normal glucose levels via a lab-done blood glucose test can be difficult and expensive. A better way is to invest in a <\/span><span style=\"color: #0645ad;\">glucometer<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 a self-blood sugar monitoring device that allows you to check, manage and track sugar readings from time to time at the comfort of where you are.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consult BeatO&#8217;s health coach for free and control your diabetes. <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.healtharx.beato&amp;hl=en_IN&amp;gl=US\">Download the BeatO app<\/a>!<br>Check your blood sugar level with <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.beatoapp.com\/products\/beato-curv-glucometer-free-strips-lancets-type-c-usb-connector-not-compatible-with-ios?utm_source=Organic&amp;utm_medium=english_Blog&amp;utm_campaign=CurvGluco\">Beato Glucometer <\/a>today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":7852,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[9,6,39,31],"class_list":["post-2179","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diabetes-basics","tag-blood-sugar-level","tag-diabetes","tag-hyperglycemia","tag-normal-sugar-level"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2179"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2179"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2179\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":33461,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2179\/revisions\/33461"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7852"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2179"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2179"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2179"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}