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Is the child severely diabetic?

BY Carol Carey 2019-12-06

  Children’s diabetes is critical depends on whether the treatment is timely. If the corresponding treatment is given in the early stage of the disease, the blood sugar and glycated hemoglobin can be effectively controlled, and the condition can be effectively controlled without affecting the child’s life too much. But if the treatment is not timely, it may cause ketoacidosis and endanger the lives of children.

  Diabetes is clinically very morbid A high chronic disease. Many people think that this disease will only be encountered by middle-aged and elderly people and pregnant pregnant women. In fact, some children will also suffer from diabetes, which is called pediatric diabetes. The disease is caused by insufficient insulin secretion, the main feature is endocrine and metabolic disorders. So, is diabetes severe in children?
  I. Is diabetes severe in children
  1. Treatment is not too serious in time
  Pediatric diabetes is caused by abnormal islet function, although Said to be a lifelong disease, but this does not mean that it will affect the child''s life expectancy and daily life. As long as active treatment is carried out at the early stage of the onset, and reasonable diet and appropriate exercise are controlled to keep blood sugar and glycated hemoglobin within the standard range, and prevent blood lipid complications, pediatric diabetes will not cause serious harm. Will not affect the child''s future survival.
  2. The consequences of untimely treatment are very serious
  Pediatric diabetes is usually more urgent and can be diagnosed within three months. If it is not treated in time, It will be very dangerous. Because the disease can cause ketoacidosis, the younger the child, the higher the incidence of ketoacidosis. In addition to causing vomiting, abdominal pain, and severe dehydration, it may also cause children to suffer. Coma and death.
  Second, the hazards of pediatric diabetes
  1. Affects the health of the body
  Children’s body immunity is already poor, if If you suffer from diabetes in children, your health will be greatly affected. In severe cases, you will be disabled or even lose your life. Therefore, you must actively take corresponding treatment after the onset.
  2. Affecting the physical and psychological development of children
  Pediatric diabetes also has a relatively large impact on the physical development of children, which may lead to short stature and developmental delay, and also Bringing a huge burden on their psychology, making children become inferior and timid, which is extremely unfavorable for future growth.
  3. Susceptible to various infectious diseases
  Children with diabetes are more prone to various infectious diseases, the most common of which are respiratory and skin infections. If the child''s long-term blood sugar control is not ideal, cataracts will occur within 1 to 2 years.

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