Diabetes in children

Diabetes in pregnancy may increase kid's risk of developing it later: Study

Posted By IANS, April 15, 2019 at 05:10pm

A new study published in Canadian Medical Association Journal has revealed that a child whose mother have gestational diabetes, is nearly twice as likely to develop diabetes before the age of 22 years.
5 mistakes in young age that could give you diabetes

Posted By Upneet Pansare, February 15, 2019 at 11:57am

You may be genetically predisposed to having diabetes after a certain age. But there are certain lifestyle mistakes that could make you susceptible to diabetes at an early age.
World Diabetes Day 2018: A guide for the parents to tackle diabetes in children

Posted By Editorial Team, November 14, 2018 at 04:50pm

Following a healthy diet, monitored blood sugar levels and timely check-ups are all that is required in order to efficiently provide the best medical care for the child. Successful management of Type 1 Diabetes in a child involves a healthy partnership between the child, the parents and the Diabetes team, says Dr. Suruchi Goyal Agarwal, Consultant - Paediatrics and Pediatric Endocrinology, Columbia Asia Hospital Whitefield.
Traditional medication has less effect on young type 2 diabetics

Posted By Sudhakar Jha, August 27, 2018 at 02:45pm

The American Diabetes Association s Scientific Sessions Conference emphasised that adults and youth with type 2 diabetes react differently to medication.
Type 1 diabetes in 97,000 children in India

Posted By ANI, March 20, 2018 at 03:30pm

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, leaving children painfully dependent on insulin injections for survival.
Determination, not disability, marks life with diabetes

Posted By Editorial Team, January 25, 2018 at 05:24pm

Using the word disabled for children with Type 1 diabetes is inappropriate, says Dr Sanjay Kalra.
5 common reasons for diabetes in children

Posted By Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti, December 05, 2017 at 05:19pm

It's not just about genes and unhealthy eating. Read to know what causes high blood glucose levels in kids.
World Diabetes Day: Rainbow Children’s Hospital launches India’s First Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes Clinic in Bangalore

Posted By Editorial Team, November 13, 2017 at 04:38pm

More than 97,000 children in India are reported to suffer from Type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Pharma major Eli Lilly and Disney to release books for children suffering from diabetes

Posted By Agencies, November 11, 2016 at 09:50am

Eli Lilly India, in partnership with Disney Publishing Worldwide, announced the release of books for children with Type 1 diabetes.
B12 deficiency during pregnancy may up diabetes risk in babies

Posted By Agencies, November 07, 2016 at 12:55pm

Women with vitamin B12 deficiency during pregnancy may predispose their children to metabolic diseases such as Type-2 diabetes.
Can autistic kids lose weight with this common diabetes drug

Posted By Agencies, August 25, 2016 at 04:42pm

A drug commonly used as the front-line treatment for Type-2 diabetes may also be effective in reducing weight in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), finds a study.
Is your child diabetic? Follow these tips to keep him away from heart ailments

Posted By Agencies, July 06, 2016 at 07:17pm

Here are steps you can follow to keep your diabetic child away from cardiovascular problems.
This dog saved the life of a seven-year-old with type 1 diabetes

Posted By Poorva Chavan, March 09, 2016 at 06:20pm

Jedi, a Diabetes Alert Dog, caught Luke's dropping blood sugar and jumped off the bed and started pawing the bed and yawning to alert Luke's mother.
Is your kid one of the 66.11% of Indian children that are at risk of diabetes?

Posted By Editorial Team, November 16, 2015 at 10:50am

The Hba1C tests that revealed that around 66.11 % Indian children possess abnormal levels of sugar in their body.
Survey reveals that over two-thirds of Indian children are prone to diabetes

Posted By Agencies, November 13, 2015 at 06:04pm
Government to ban junk food near schools

Posted By Anusha Iyengar, August 21, 2015 at 10:56am

The Government is keen on banning junk food in and around schools where it's easily accessible to children.
Prenatal smoking ups diabetes risk for children

Posted By Agencies, February 10, 2015 at 04:08pm
World Diabetes Day 2014: Tips to deal with diabetes in children

Posted By Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti, November 13, 2014 at 08:18pm
Managing diabetes in children - 10 common queries answered

Posted By Editorial Team, May 21, 2014 at 12:29pm
Poor diabetic children in Delhi to get free insulin

Posted By Editorial Team, February 26, 2014 at 05:55pm