Complications Associated With Juvenile Diabetes
As with any disease there are possible complications and side effects and juvenile diabetes is no exception. The risks and complications associated with this disease are serious but can be mitigated with careful monitoring and control of your child’s blood sugars.
All people that have been diagnosed with diabetes need to have their eyes checked on a regular basis. It is common to have eye problems that are known as diabetic retinopathy. This is when the blood vessels in the eyes are damaged because of raised continually raised blood sugars.
Another complication is diabetic nephropathy. This is a problem that develops in the kidneys taking the form of degeneration or a complete shut-down. This is a very serious disease and should be kept in mind as an important reason to keep blood glucose levels under control at all times. If diabetic nephropathy does develop, it will usually occur later in adulthood but will require either dialysis or a transplant.
Some more long-term effects children with diabetes are exposed to are heart disease, strokes, and hypoglycemia. But the severity of the complications and the likelihood of them occurring are dependant on how well the diabetes is controlled.
Research continues everyday on ways to better treat and manage diabetes in children. As soon as your children are old enough to understand the disease, involve them in the management of keeping it under control. They need to learn what is needed of them when they become independent to live with diabetes and lessening the chances of suffering from severe complications.
There have been big strides in the treatment of diabetes which has made it possible to delay our put off altogether some of the more troublesome problems. If you suspect that any of the above mentioned diseases are developing, consult with your doctor right away. Early detection is beneficial.
Juvenile Diabetes
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Juvenile Diabetes In Younger Children
Juvenile Diabetes
Getting Back On Track After Blood Sugar Spikes
... do not return to normal an increase in their insulin dosage may be required. If you have been managing your child s diabetes for some time you may be comfortable making these adjustments yourself. If not, call your doctor and get advice on what adjustments need to be made and whether they are long or ...
A Juvenile Diabetic’s Emergency Kit
... and hard candies. You should include a snack that is considered long-acting too. Something that will keep for a long time such as a granola bar is a convenient item to have. This is for situations where your child should be eating their next meal but unavoidably does not have access to food (in the car ...
Having Juvenile Diabetes And Going To School
... highs or lows in the blood sugar reading this can create disruptions and make it hard for them to concentrate and learn. The teachers or other support personnel are going to need instruction for handling your child s diabetes and what to do in case of an emergency. For a child with a low blood sugar it ...
Healthy Eating Guidelines For Juvenile Diabetes
... keys to successful meal planning for children with diabetes. Even though consistency is of the utmost importance, it does not mean that your child cannot have variety too. This may seem impossible but there are ways it can be achieved. The important rules to remember are feeding your child at the same ...
Checking For Ketones In Juvenile Diabetics
... have trouble breathing, and have stomach pains or nausea. Ketoacidosis will be present if your child s body does not have enough insulin to process the food he or she is eating or if they are not eating enough. The good thing about this condition is that it is easy to prevent with careful monitoring and ...