Other signs and symptoms of autoimmune Addison disease include low levels of sugar (hypoglycemia) and sodium (hyponatremia) and high levels of potassium (hyperkalemia) in the blood.
Mothers who are not breastfeeding may be eligible for WIC benefits until their babies are 6 months old. Infants and children may continue to receive WIC benefits until they turn 5 years old. Infant's and children's nutrition and health needs are reviewed every 6 months.
Additional paperwork also may play a role in mothers dropping out of WIC. Benefits for infants are good until the child turns 1 year old, but children over the age of 1 must be certified every six months.