snow & low blood sugar

[Lietza]

My eight year old son's blood sugar drops significantly when playing in the snow.  We give him about 28 grams of carbs (& test) before sending him out to play.  We then check his blood sugar (and repeat the carbs) every fifteen to twenty minutes.  It works for the most part.

I was wondering if anyone else has a child who experiences this, and strategies that you've used to handle this.

Thanks!

[NKDenver]

Hi There. 

Our son has the same issue.  It takes more energy to regulate the body temperature in cold weather so more carbs are required.  We are on a pump so we reduce his basal rate by 20% and give a 20g carb snack and test each hour.  A general rule of thumb is 15g carbs for every 30 - 45 mintues of exercise/heavy activity.

Hope this helps.

[haydenrowemom]

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