Diabetes is one of the commonest problems of the world right now . About 13000 children are diagnosed as diabetics in America each year . Type 1 ( due to defective insulin production by beta cells ) diabetese is considered commonest cause of diabetes in children . It is also called juvenile diabetes and tends to begin in childhood . In it the pancreas does not produces sufficient insulin due to the destruction of pancreatic cells , which is autoimmune mediated . insulin is required to normalize the level of sugar in blood .
SYMPTOMS
Increased thirst
Frequency of micturation
Weight loss
Nausea / vomiting
Easy fatiguability
Irritability or behavioural problems
Blurred vision
COMPLICATIONS
Include multi organ damage
Damage to the eyes and nerves
Kidney failure
Oral thrush
Gangrene of the limbs
Increased risk of heart problems
TREATMENT
Making a diabetic diet plan for the child
Monitoring blood sugar levels on regular basis
Urinary ketone testing if required
Regular exercise
Giving insulin via subcutaneous injections
Regular check up of the child
