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Sports Safety Minute October

Diabetes doesn't have to keep kids from sports.
Learn more from this month's Sports Safety Minute.

Questions about Diabetes?  You can find more useful information on Diabetes in this video.
While a child with Diabetes faces health challenges, it doesn't have to keep them from playing the sports they love. If a child's blood sugars are managed properly, he or she should be able to participate in all the same sports their peers. However, if Diabetes isn't managed correctly, the condition can lead to serious side effects. Diabetes can affect anyone, so everyone can benefit by understanding Diabetes signs and how the condition is treated. Knowing signs and symptoms of high or low blood sugar could even save a life!
Having Diabetic kits handy on the sideline can help kids quickly check their blood sugars and administer insulin if needed.
Healthy snacks can help a Diabetic athlete keep their blood sugars steady throughout the day!
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