Many party foods are high in sugar and fat. Generally, children with diabetes try to avoid eating a lot of these foods, and they may bring their own popcorn or pretzels to eat at a party. A child with diabetes can occasionally eat birthday cake or other special foods. The child may need to take more insulin than usual to prevent high blood glucose. Playing an energetic game can also be a good way of lowering blood glucose levels after eating sweets.
Exercise helps to lower blood glucose levels.
Regular exercise is important because of the need to balance the effect of exercise with food and insulin. A child with diabetes may need to eat a snack before, during, or after strenuous exercise. If possible, the child should test blood glucose levels before taking part in a game or sport to determine when to eat a snack and how much food to eat. Because children's lives involve a lot of spontaneous activity, it's a good idea for a child with diabetes to always carry snack foods like pretzels or crackers with cheese or peanut butter. Youngsters should also carry sugar cubes , hard candy, glucose tablets, or another form of quick acting sugar to treat low blood glucose.