Question 1

is diabetes in children common?

Accepted Answer

No : Type I (Juvenile Diabetes) affects a small, yet growing number of children in the United States. It is due to an autoimmune phenomenon where the pancreas ceases to produce insulin. Type II (adult onset) is becoming a growing concern among morbidly obese adolescents which leads insulin resistance. The body can not produce enough insulin to meet the demands.

Question 2

how is diabetes in children diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

Hungery,thristy.: Increased thirst and frequent urination.
Extreme hunger.
Weight loss.
Fatigue.
Irritability or unusual behavior.
Blurred vision.
Yeast infection in girls.
 Those the  tests done after that to confirm it.
Random blood sugar test.
Glycated hemoglobin (a1c) test.
Fasting blood sugar test.
Autoantibodies that are common in type 1 diabetes.
The presence of ketons in the urine.

Question 3

diabetes in children or just adults a growing issue?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Type 2 diabetes has reached epidemic proportions in both children and adults because of obesity the mayor risk factor.
Back in 1980s we would diagnose 1 or 2 children wuth type2 diabetes per year. Now we diagnose 2 to 4 per month.

Question 4

what is the most common cause for having diabetes in children? type 1 or 2?

Accepted Answer

Type 1: Type 1 diabetes typically presents in a younger population while type 2 in an older. This is not always the case, though.
As more children become obese, more are getting type 2, but most children who have diabetes have type 1.  Conversely, most adults have type 2.

Question 5

what are the causes and consequences of type two diabetes in children (non-hereditary)?

Accepted Answer

Type 2 Diabetes: Type 2 diabetes is caused by the pancreas no producing enough Insulin or the body starts resisting insulin. (insulin the key for sugar) if type 2 diabetes is ignored it could effect the heart, nervous system, blood vessels, eyes and kidneys. It also could be life threatening if not taken proper care of. 

See the mayo clinic website (a credible source) for further information.

Question 6

where can i learn about diabetes in children?

Accepted Answer

ADA: American diabetes association and your local children's hospital.

Question 7

how is type 1 diabetes in children treated?

Accepted Answer

Insulin!: Type 1 diabetes in children is caused by underproduction of insulin. Insulin sensitizers may briefly work, but invariably Insulin deficiency (absolute) requires insulin!

Question 8

what medications treat type 1 diabetes in children?

Accepted Answer

Insulin: Insulin is the prime medication for type 1 insulin.  Dietary management is important as well.

Question 9

what motivators help treat type 2 diabetes in children?

Accepted Answer

Many: Many are concerned about their appearance so weight gain can be talked about. Not wanting to get sick and be heathy enough to participate in sports is another good one. Most are too immature to understand or care about future complications though they sure should be discussed especially ones they would care about and understand like loss of a limb or sight

Question 10

can type 2 diabetes in children be reversible by diet and exercise?

Accepted Answer

YES!!!: The best way to normalize the blood sugar is by losing about 5 to 10% of current weight, depending on how heavy the child is. Usually type 2 diabetes is related to resistance to insulin, not lack off Insulin like in type 1 diabetes. It would be ideal to combine a healthier lifestyle and eating habits to achieve this. Forget dieting because by definition, all diets end and weight is regained usuall.

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