Question 1

what is the definition or description of: child diabetes?

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Child diabetes: usually is referring to type 1 diabetes mellitus which is most common in children and is a metabolic disorder where the pancrease fails to produce insulin which is required to metabolize glucose, so blood sugar rises, causing excess urination, excess thirst and ketosis from digestion of proteins.  Children can get DM type 2 too, but is more often related to obesity and insulin resistance.

Question 2

what causes a child to develop juvenile diabetes type 1?

Accepted Answer

Multifactorial: Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease where the body produces antibodies which attack the pancreatic insulin-producing cells.  There are genetic factors which contribute to this; however, there is/are environmental trigger(s) which have not yet been identified. So, even if someone has the genetic potential for type 1 diabetes, it's not enough to get it.

Question 3

can gestational diabetes cause my child to have diabetes?

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No: Your pregnancy associated diabetes can cause transient problems with your newborn but has no influence on their risk of childhood diabetes newborns may have low blood sugar in the hours right after birth.The baby may need IV sugar untill their own system figures it out . This is caused by baby making extra Insulin to handle what your body sends across. Good pregnancy control limits babies problems.

Question 4

how does being obese cause type 2 diabetes in a child?

Accepted Answer

Insulin resistance: Type 2 diabetes occurs when the Insulin produced by a patient does not do all the work needed to keep blood sugar levels in the normal range. Consider Insulin a taxi that transports glucose to cells. If the taxi, s are moving slow, or the cells are not letting glucose off, the glucose waiting around for transport builds up. Obesity can create Insulin resistance not present at normal weight.

Question 5

are diabetes, thyroid diseases, child births  common causes of obesity?

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Obesity: Obesity is the main cause of diabetes type 2.  Thyroid disease can cause weight gain or weight loss, depending on what it's doing.  Obesity does not cause child births.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of early diabetes in a child?

Accepted Answer

4 major symptoms: The symptoms of diabetes are: excessive thirst, excessive urinating, excessive eating but losing weight. Often these children come in very sick.

Question 7

what is diabetes and how do i manage it for my child?

Accepted Answer

Get a Pediatrician: This question, to answer, would require a whole textbook.  This is way out of bounds of this simple health app.  I am sure your pediatrician will have you go to a diabetes education program as well as setting you up to learn from educators how to manage this  complex condition for your child.  It  may seem overwhelming but it will be something you and your family can all learn to manage well.

Question 8

how to take care of a child with diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Endocrinologist: It is a very complex question. A child with diabetes should ideally be under the care of an endocrinologist. Dietary management, exercise and close monitoring of blood sugars and ketones are critical to help with medication management.

Question 9

what are the chances of child with diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes: While children with diabetes are at risk for complications, they can do very well, provided they are followed regularly by their physician and have their sugars consistently well controlled.

Question 10

are there natural ways to treat child with diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Insulin...: ...Is a natural hormone, and the only way to treat type i dm. Type ii in children often responds to diet and exercise.

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