should avoid slushie

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loss of consciousness and low blood sugar.

recommends children between five and 10 are limited to no more than one slushie a day 

experienced a drop in consciousness, 95% had dangerously low blood sugar 

Glycerol is a sugar alcohol naturally found in fats and oils that is used as a sugar replacement 

If parents suspect that their child is becoming unwell, the first thing they should do is to stop them from drinking any more of the drink,"

The study looked at 21 young children across the UK and Ireland who became sick soon after drinking slush ice drinks 

glycerol, convey no health benefits, and are not part of a healthy diet for children of any age