Rule of 15: Follow the rule of 15. Eat 15 grams of carb, wait 15 miniutes then recheck bs and do it again if it's still low (< 70 or symptomatic). The followings have 15 gm carb:1/2 cup (4 oz) of juice, 3 glucose tablets, 1 cup of skim milk, 6 saltine crackers, 3 teaspoons of honey or corn syrup, 6-8 lifesavers, 6 oz of regular soda.
Answered 11/30/2011
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Need trained adult: Any minor diabetic should be under the care of an adult with good training background on handling diabetes related emergencies. I urge you to discuss this important matter with the medical staff that oversee your brothers diabetes care to come up with a solution. Better safe than sorry.
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