by: heaven robinson juvenile diabetes every year, in the united states about 13,000 children are...
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BY: HEAVEN ROBINSON
Juvenile Diabetes
EVERY YEAR, IN THE UNITED STATES ABOUT 13,000 CHILDREN ARE DIAGNOSED WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES. IF FAMILIES CAN HELP CHILDREN CONTROL THEIR
BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS EVERYDAY, IT CAN HELP PREVENT PROBLEMS IN THE LONG RUN.
DIABETES IS A CHRONIC AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE IN WHICH THE BODY CONTAINS HIGH LEVELS OF
SUGAR IN THE BLOOD.
What is Diabetes?
How Diabetes Works
Types of Diabetes
Type 1 DiabetesOften diagnosed in children and young adultsThe body (mostly the pancreas) makes little
or no insulinDaily insulin injections are needed
Types of Diabetes Continued
Type 2 DiabetesMostly occurs in adultsTeens and young adults are being diagnosed
due to higher rates of obesityMany people who have this type of diabetes
don’t know they have it because it develops slowly
Types of Diabetes Continued…
Gestational Diabetes- high blood sugars during pregnancy
• During pregnancy the fetus may become larger due to the extra glucose that is stored as fat that the mother develops
Symptoms in children with diabetes
ThirstBlurred visionFatigueFrequent urinationHungerWeight loss
Symptoms continued…
HeadachesStomach painsBehavior problemsSweatingFeeling weak, shaking
Treatment
Taking insulin injectionsMonitoring blood glucose levels several times
a day using a meterEating a healthy diet that spreads
carbohydrates throughout the day, to prevent an increase in blood sugar levels
Treatment Continued…
Exercising regularly or getting some type of physical activity done throughout the day
Regular check-ups every 3 to 6 months to monitor glucose levels
Ways to Monitor and Treat Diabetes
Insulin Pump
Insulin Pen
Glucose Meter
Other Ways to Monitor and Treat Diabetes!
Daily Physical Activity
Eating a healthy diet
Giving an Insulin Injection
Gather your insulin suppliesPrepare your insulin bottleDraw insulin into syringeThe insulin should be injected into a layer of
fat under the skinIf the needle is injected into muscle, the
insulin will absorb too quickly
Insulin Injection Sites
•Abdomen•Buttocks•Hip areas•Front and sides of thighs•Outer upper arms
Helpful Tips
Encourage physical activityKeep monitoring reasonableBecause sugar levels can drop rapidly, have
your child wear medical identification so medical professionals can administer the correct treatment
Keep your child’s school up to date with his or her diabetes care
More Tips!
Join a support group for children and familiesEncourage your child to join camps for
children with diabetes. It allows them to connect with other children who have the same problems as they do.
To find a camp near you, check out this website!
KidsCamps.com- http://www.kidscamps.com/
Foundations and Organizations
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation- http://www.jdrfeasternpa.com/content/34/jdrf
American Diabetes Association- http://www.diabetes.org/
The Foundation for Diabetes Research- http://diabetesnj.org/
Support Groups
JDRF Kids Online- http://kids.jdrf.org/index.cfm?page_id=109705
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia- http://www.chop.edu/
American Diabetes Association- http://www.diabetes.org/in-my-community/
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