Type 1 diabetes in children

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TYPE 1 DIABETES IN CHILDREM

CAUSES | SYMPTOMS | TREATMENT OF TYPE 1 DIABETES


Introduction to Type 1 Diabetes in Children 

Type 1 diabetes in children is a condition in which your child’s pancreas unable to produce insulin that

he/she

child

need

to

survive.

Earlier, Type 1 diabetes in children used to be known as juvenile diabetes or insulin dependent diabetes.

Type 1 diabetes in children need consistent care, advances of blood sugar monitoring and insulin delivery have improved the daily management of type 1 diabetes in children.


Symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes in Children           

Frequent urination Increase thirst Extreme hunger Unexplained weight loss Extreme weakness and fatigue Urinating at night (nocturnal enuresis) Blurred vision Numbness and tingling in the hands and feet Heavy and labored breathing Drowsiness or lethargy Fruity odor from the breath


Causes of Type 1 Diabetes in Children


Diagnose of Type 1 Diabetes in Children

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Treatment of Type 1 Diabetes in Children In general, kids with type 1 diabetes needs to : 

Take insulin as prescribed Eat a healthy, balanced diet, paying special attention to the amount of carbohydrates in each meal and the diabetes meal plan

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Check blood sugar levels several times a day Get regular physical activity

The following treatment plans helps children’s healthy. There's no cure for diabetes, so kids with type 1 diabetes will need treatment for the rest of


Prevention of Type 1 Diabetes in Children

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