Anyone else have a toddler with low blood sugar (hypolycemia)?

yes my grandson has it give him a lot of protein

My children aren't but I am and sadly blood sugar issues run in the family.

In the morning when he wakes he needs to eat something with natural sugar. Fruit is always good. OJ and other 100% fruit juice helps. That way he has a bit to sustain him while you get him some breakfast. Then just make sure he eats some kind of fruit or carbohydrate food every 3 hours. If he won't eat, have him drink. Do NOT let him get so bad he collapses he may go into a coma!

As for the ketotic hypoglycemia, all you can do is have him tested.

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Anyone else have a toddler with low blood sugar (hypolycemia)?

We're starting to think our 3 year old has been dealing with hypoglycemia for quite a while now. Every once in a while (usually morning) he will have episodes where he will become very lethargic, fussy and his skin gets cold & clammy. Then he'll just collapse/fall sleep in my arms. When he...

Sugar is NOT what you want to give this child as it will make him even more shaky and light headed. What the problem is that hypoglycemics process carbs too quickly. Their insulin surges then crashes leaving them faint and weak. Hypoglycemics needs a lot of fiber and protein to regulate and slow their digestion. The less you cause the insulin to spike the more stable he will be. I highly suggest you become familiar with the glycemic index and speak with a dietitian as well.

Best thing to help is Orange Juice. Give it to him immediately when you notice symptoms. Do not use candy. I have low blood sugar and have it on hand. Mostly it is controlled by diet but his Dr. depending on how sever it is may want him on meds.