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How much sugar can a child with diabetes safely have each day?

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Varies: This depends upon your child's weight, and response to Insulin and/or other diabetes management. This is a question best reviewed with your physician, dietician and diabetes educator working with you and your child.

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Answered 1/8/2015

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