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How to manage diabetes in children Children with diabetes are dependent on insulin so they should be under regular paediatrician/diabetologist treatment Educate the children about the disorder Let them take insulin on their own when they attain enough age Explain the symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia clearly Diet : Diet should be followed according to the advice of a qualified dietician Give more fibre food,they should take food at least 6 times a day Plan the meal with good food,fruits,vegetables,nuts,pulses etc......(Balanced carbohydrates,fats and proteins) Exercise : Physical activity is a must for any child due to exercise blood sugar levels may go down so they should always carry chocolates,sugar sachets,glucose,juice etc..... for immediate consumption In school : As they spend more time at school parents should inform the principal,staff and care takers primarily about this disorder Parents has to make them aware of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia If t

Type 1 Diabetes : This type of diabetes begins in childhood and develops rapidly It is an autoimmune disease(i.e the body attacks and destroys insulin producing cells in the pancreas) Thus insulin is not produced which is a hormone necessary to convert food into energy. In Type 1 diabetes children may also develop rheumatoid arthritis,thyroid disorders,insufficient adrenal 5-10% of total diabetes population are type 1 diabetic The type 1 diabetes symptoms are polyurea,excessive thirst,bed wetting,excess hunger,fatigue,weight loss They should undergo HbA1C(gives  blood sugar value for last 60-90 days),cholesterol,vitamin d status,microalbumin test and eye examination These tests helps to precvent long term complications like nerve damage,kidney failure,heart diseases,blindness Type 1 diabetics are insulin dependants Educating about diabetes is more important like treatment Along with insulin injecting techniques they should learn self blood glucose monitoring also.It helps t