Diabetes, a disease that seems unrelated to children, is now frequently seen in children. According to the latest data, the incidence of diabetes in children in China is increasing year by year, and many children are diagnosed with diabetes without knowing it. What is the reason for this?And what will be the consequences?This article will demystify childhood diabetes and how to give your child the greatest attention and care in terms of early detection, prevention, and prevention.
1. Demystify childhood diabetes
Many people may think that diabetes is "patent" for adults and has nothing to do with children. The reality is shocking. In recent years, the incidence of diabetes in children has been on the rise, especially in children under the age of 10. These children tend to exhibit typical symptoms of polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia, and wasting in the early stages. Some children may also have symptoms such as blurred vision, dizziness, and nausea. If left undiagnosed and undiagnosed, diabetes can lead to serious complications such as cardiovascular disease, kidney damage, neurological lesions, etc., and may even lead to disability or death.
2. The "contagion" route of diabetes in children
When we say "contagion", we actually mean the result of a combination of genetic and environmental factors in diabetes. First of all, genetic factors are an important cause of diabetes in children. Studies have found that parents with diabetes have a significantly higher risk of developing diabetes than children without a family history of diabetes. Environmental factors also played a role. Factors such as modern lifestyles, changes in dietary Xi and environmental pollution may increase the risk of diabetes in children.
3. How to detect diabetes in children early?
Watch for your child's unusual symptoms.
When a child has symptoms such as polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia and weight loss, parents should pay attention to it and take the child to the hospital in time. In addition, if your child has symptoms such as recurrent infections, vision loss, dizziness, nausea, etc., it is also necessary to be highly vigilant for the possibility of diabetes.
Get regular health check-ups.
Taking your child for regular health check-ups is an important means of early detection of diabetes. It is recommended that parents take their children for a comprehensive health check-up every six months to one year, including blood glucose, urinalysis, blood pressure, weight and other items.
Pay attention to family genetic history.
If there is diabetes in the family, especially if the parents have diabetes, then the risk of developing diabetes in children is relatively high. Parents should pay attention to their children's health and get screened in a timely manner.
4. How to prevent diabetes in children?
Establish a healthy lifestyle.
Reasonable diet, moderate exercise, and regular work and rest are the keys to preventing diabetes in children. Parents should help their children develop good living Xi, avoid foods high in sugar, fat and salt, eat more vegetables and fruits, and maintain balanced nutrition.
Control your weight and waist circumference.
Obesity is one of the important causes of diabetes in children. Parents should pay attention to the changes in their child's weight and waist circumference, measure and record them regularly, and take timely measures to intervene if abnormalities are found.
Enhance physical activity.
Moderate physical activity can help burn energy, reduce weight, and boost immunity. Parents can encourage their children to participate in various sports such as running, swimming, basketball, etc., but care should be taken to avoid fatigue or injury caused by excessive exercise.
Avoid long-term mental stress.
Long-term mental stress can also lead to the development of diabetes in children. Parents should pay attention to their children's mental health and try to avoid giving their children too much stress and the influence of negative emotions.
5. How to ** Diabetes in Children?
For type 1 diabetes, the main method is to give insulin. Insulin replacement** aims to eliminate the typical symptoms of diabetes, prevent the development of diabetic ketoacidosis, ensure that the child's blood sugar is in the normal range, ensure normal growth and development, and prevent the development of obesity. Early detection and ** complications as well as concomitant diseases are necessary to avoid or delay the development of chronic complications.
For type 2 diabetes, if it is caused by obesity, medication can be given first**. However, no matter what kind of drugs are given, the first thing for diabetes is to give dietary control, not only to control the total calories in the diet, but also to ensure the normal development of children, and it is necessary to maintain balanced nutrition and adequate nutrition, especially to ensure protein intake. Children can eat more fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grains, and less desserts, cola, and fatty foods such as peanuts and nuts. When cooking, parents should choose more methods such as boiling, stewing and cold dressing, choose high-fiber foods mainly light, avoid high-sugar and high-fat diets, and eat less fast food.
In addition to the methods mentioned above, exercise also has a non-negligible effect on the development of diabetes in children. Exercise can promote blood circulation, help with weight loss, improve insulin sensitivity, accelerate glucose utilization, and help blood sugar control. Exercise can also promote metabolism and play a positive role in the growth and development of children with diabetes.
It is important to note that diabetes is a disease that requires lifelong management. Children and their parents need to learn to incorporate dietary control, exercise**, blood glucose monitoring, and insulin** into their daily routines and gradually adapt to this lifestyle. Children and their parents should be helped to familiarize themselves with these and care measures, provide necessary guidance and support, and provide effective psychological support to help them better cope with the challenges of diabetes.