My word of advice to parents with sick kiddos.

If your child is coming down with a cold or flu, I encourage all parents to give sugar free popsicles, Gatorade and sprite/7-up. Even if your child is not type one diabetic this is still the best thing you can do, as the pancreas is very vulnerable to children during illness. Like me, I did not for one second think my child would be diabetic. Buying a meter and testing blood sugars regularly is also a good just in case method. 

Keep your eyes open to new developing symptoms. 

Frequent urniation 

Excessive thirst 

Not eating/as much 

Vomiting 

Fruity breath And urine 

Irritability/aggression 

Bed wetting 

Pale skin

Weight loss

Sunken face 

Dark circles around the eyes

Odd behavior and emotional distress 

Shakeness 

Sweating 

Preventive measures saves lives.