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Sleepover

A sleepover is an important step toward independence. There is no single right age. The most important thing is that both feel safe.

Practise in small steps

  • Talk with the child about whether they feel ready
  • Tell the host adults the basics: how to treat a low and how carbs affect blood sugar
  • Agree clearly on which situations mean calling home

Source: Diabetesliitto

Host family's checklist

  • The hypo treats are in the child's bag or pouch — you know where they are
  • Signs of a low: paleness, sweating, confusion, shaking, irritability or sudden tiredness
  • Correct: 10–15 g of fast-acting carbs (juice, banana, glucose tablet) and wait 15 minutes
  • If the child does not perk up → call the parents
  • If the child cannot swallow or loses consciousness → call 112

Source: Diabetesliitto

The child's sleepover packing list

  • Hypo treats in their own pouch, clearly labelled
  • Blood-glucose meter, strips and lancets
  • Spare batteries or charger for the sensor or pump
  • Spare cannula if the child has a pump
  • A short written note for the host family (correction dose, who to call)

Source: Diabetesliitto

A night in an unfamiliar place

Measuring before bed matters more than at home, because the sleeping setup, food and activity can differ from the usual. Agree in advance: is the sensor alarm enough, or do you arrange a nighttime measurement?

Source: Diabetesliitto

Sources: diabetes.fi (Diabetesliitto, the Finnish Diabetes Association) and terveyskyla.fi (Diabetestalo / Lastentalo). This app does not replace the individual instructions you receive from your clinic. Insulin doses, correction factors and sick-day rules are always agreed with your own care team.

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