Health Tip: Prepare a Diabetic Child for Insulin Shots
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(HealthDay News) -- For a child with diabetes, blood glucose checks or insulin shots can be major sources of anxiety, especially at the beginning. Parents and caregivers may be no less fearful and guilt-stricken.
The American Diabetes Association suggests how to help you and your child get through blood sugar checks and insulin shots:
Practice taking deep breaths, and letting them out slowly.
Tell your child a joke, or sing a favorite song during the shot.
Allow your child to play doctor and pretend to give you a shot first.
Ask your child to tell you about the favorite part of the day.
Prep the injection site with a kiss, and give another one when the shot is over.
Give the shot as quickly as possible.
Offer your child plenty of praise for being brave.
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