Living With Type1 Diabetes: Real-Life Inspiring Stories Of Juvenile Diabetic Patients In India
Currently, approximately 8.6 lakh people are living with Type 1 diabetes in India. Juvenile diabetic patients share their inspiring stories in a new book.
Juvenile diabetes is commonly called as type1 diabetes and accounts to only 5% of the total people suffering from diabetes. Also known as insulin-dependent diabetes, this disease usually affects children and young adults. It occurs due to the inability of the pancreas to secrete the hormone insulin. Insulin plays a vital role in the conversion of food starch into glucose along with transportation of glucose to the body cells. Since the body is unable to produce the hormone, it struggles with the high levels of glucose in the blood and urine.
The exact cause of type1 diabetes is still not clear but it is believed that genetics play a key role in people affected with this disease. The risk of developing juvenile diabetes is higher in children who have diabetic parents, pancreas infection or injury and mothers with a history of gestational diabetes. The common symptoms include weight loss, excessive thirst and hunger, increases appetite, fatigue, frequent urination, irritable nature and infections (which recur and do not heal quickly).
Juvenile diabetes is a chronic condition that cannot be cured and prevented but with proper care one can manage it. Since this diabetes affects children, who may not take care of themselves in a proper way parents should be extra careful in managing this condition. With regular blood check-ups and medications, adults and children suffering from this condition can lead a healthy and happy life.
Currently, approximately 8.6 lakh people are living with Type 1 diabetes in India. Juvenile diabetic patients share their inspiring stories in a new book.
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Currently, approximately 8.6 lakh people are living with Type 1 diabetes in India. Juvenile diabetic patients share their inspiring stories in a new book.
Learn the impact of Diabetes on Children and Adolescents from Dr Uttio Gupta, Consultant Endocrinologist, Medica Superspecialty Hospital
Ideally, a child should visit the doctor once a month. If it's not possible every month, at least once every 2-3 months is mandatory.
Juvenile diabetes or type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin. Here are some Ayurvedic ways to deal with the condition.
Diabetes rates are rising in children. Take your child to the doctor if you notice any of these symptoms.
According to experts, even one severe episode of diabetic ketoacidosis in children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes is linked to cognitive problems.
Type 1 diabetes or juvenile diabetes affects children and teenagers. Read on to know how you an help your child deal with this condition.
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According to a recent nutrition survey, Children between the ages of 5 to 9 years are at an increasing risk of diabetes. Read on to know more.
In type 1 diabetes, the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas called beta cells are destroyed by antibodies generated by the body's immune system.
In order to check juvenile diabetes, of which, the doctors are seeing an increasing number of cases, you need to check out these initial symptoms and ensure early diagnosis of type 2 diabetes among your children.
It's not just about genes and unhealthy eating. Read to know what causes high blood glucose levels in kids.
Viral infection during pregnancy may lead to diabetes in kids
In India, 11 out of every 1 lakh children are affected with type 1 diabetes. It's time to spread awareness about the condition
Here are some tips to keep juvenile diabetes at bay
Juvenile or type-I diabetes, which forces dependency on insulin, is on the rise in Bangalore, say doctors.
Insulin pumps could spare diabetics painful injections
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