Another scare…
The boy gave us another scare this week. Some drill, woke up late, sluggish, and cold. Checked the blood sugar and it was waaay low. Off to the ER with us. This time, they ran the correct tests.
We came home today after only one night in the hospital, and the docs think they know what happened. Seems he just finished another growth spurt, and his body used up it stores doing the growing. Since he was tired, he slept longer, and his body did not have enough to keep going.
Simple solution is to make sure we give him some simple sugars and carbs at bed time (mind those teeth, though!), and do not let him sleep in too late, and make sure he has a good breakfast.
They had a name for this, but we missed it. But, he is home, in good health, and has no dietary restrictions. Woot!
posted: 09 May 13
under: Family