Diabetes mellitus is a very serious metabolic disorder, due to which the decomposition of sugar ie carbohydrate is not normally done in the body. It can have a bad effect on the heart, nerves, kidneys and neurological system. If diabetes is from a long time, then it can have an effect on the eyes of the patient and his ability to see can also be lost. There are two types of diabetes. One type 1 and the other type 2. Both types of diabetes can occur at any age, but children are more likely to have type 1 diabetes. Yes, diabetes or diabetes has become a common problem in children nowadays. Children usually experience fatigue, headache, thirst, excessive hunger, behavioral changes, abdominal pain, inexplicable weight loss, especially frequent urination at night, itching around sexual organs. But the symptoms of diabetes can be identified in them. Symptoms of type 1 diabetes in children increase rapidly within a few weeks. Symptoms of type 2 diabetes gradually increase and in many cases they cannot be diagnosed for months or years.Symptoms of diabetes problem in children-
Treatment of diabetes or diabetes in children –
Insulin therapy is given to children with diabetes. Often the child is given a low dose of insulin in the first year of diagnosis. This is called the ‘honeymoon period’. Usually very young children are not given injections at night, but insulin is started at night with aging.
There is also a risk of type 2 diabetes in children-
Obese children are more prone to type 2 diabetes. Due to sedentary lifestyle, the body is unable to control insulin and blood pressure. Drink limited amounts of food and beverages containing sugar. Consumption of foods made from excess sugar leads to weight gain, which is dangerous for the insulin level in the body. The possibility of type 2 diabetes can be reduced by eating a balanced, nutritious diet consisting of vitamins and fiber.