Diabetes in children

          Diabetes is the most common endocrine disease in children. The course of diabetes in children is very acute, severe and rapidly progressive nature. Mostly children suffer from the first type of diabetes (insulin-dependent).

       Diagnosis of diabetes in children is not different from the definition of the disease in adults. Mainly in infants diabetes occurs as a complication of viral infections (mumps, rubella, measles, etc.). According to this, timely vaccination - the main measure of prevention of diabetes in children.

         Control of blood sugar and urine of the child is important in the treatment of diabetes.

       Especially up to 11 years, children are at risk for diabetes. Metabolism in children occurs much faster than in adults. The younger the child, the harder the course of diabetes. Mechanism of development of the disease in children is the same as in adults.

       We all know that children love sweets. Even excessive use of sweet does not threaten diabetes because metabolism in children is much faster. The main reasons for the appearance of diabetes in children are heredity, overeating, obesity, sedentary lifestyle and frequent viral infections.

         Symptoms of occurrence of diabetes in children are frequent and copious urination, constant thirst, weight loss, frequent fatigue, decreased physical activity, absent-mindedness. If you notice these symptoms in his child to the doctor immediately!

          Treatment of diabetes in the child consists of physical training, diet, and medication.

          Yet diabetes prevention in children can prevent the progression of the disease. Seeing the attention and care will protect your child from disease!