A recent scare with my child and the death of some other children has led me to write this blog. If you have a child or grandchild you need to read this.
Recently there has been a rash of E. Coli and other stomach viruses. These viruses often attack the intestines and can cause pancreatitis and/or pancreatic failure. As a result many children develop sudden extreme onsets of high blood sugar, lethargy, coma and even death.
No one expects a small child to suddenly have high blood sugar so it is easily missed.
Below are some early warning signs that can help you to determine when your child or grandchild needs to be taken to an Emergency Room. It may save their life.
BEWARE of the following:
1.) Nausea/Vomiting/Diarrhea that is not associated with fever and lasts greater than 24 hours.
2.) Extreme thirst and frequent urination.
3.) Extreme fatigue/sleeping for long periods of time.
4.) Unexpected weight loss.
5.) Rapid breathing (panting) means a child needs immediate emergency attention.
* If you visit your pediatrician or physician INSIST on blood sugar testing. It is cheap and could save their life.
Mark Ware PT/STC
