{"id":1288,"date":"2018-05-30T05:17:06","date_gmt":"2018-05-29T23:47:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=1288"},"modified":"2024-01-29T15:33:39","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T10:03:39","slug":"obesity-and-diabetes-in-kids-all-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/obesity-and-diabetes-in-kids-all-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Obesity and Diabetes in Kids: All You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/obesity-and-diabetes-in-kids-all-you-need-to-know\/#Obesity_and_Diabetes_Weight_Management_Tips\" title=\"Obesity and Diabetes: Weight Management Tips\">Obesity and Diabetes: Weight Management Tips<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/obesity-and-diabetes-in-kids-all-you-need-to-know\/#How_to_Prevent_Obesity_and_Diabetes\" title=\"How to Prevent Obesity and Diabetes\u00a0\">How to Prevent Obesity and Diabetes\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Recent advancements in <strong>diabetes management<\/strong> show that diabetes has penetrated the younger age-group too. Diabetes has increasingly become common among children. In this blog, find the link between obesity and diabetes and how to prevent your kids!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/\/lps\/inapp-beato-paid-coach-consult-web?id=2400330&#038;campaignid=2400330&#038;source=2400330&#038;utm_content=%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F1288\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-768x225.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-420x123.png 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-840x246.png 840w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-150x44.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The two types of diabetes prevalent among children can be better understood as follows:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Type 1 Diabetes<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Also known as juvenile diabetes, type 1 diabetes is usually associated with sudden weight loss, extreme thirst, and frequent urination. It is treated with insulin shots and is common among thin or normal-weight people.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Type 2 Diabetes<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Associated with overweight children, this type of diabetes starts slowly and does not show any specific symptoms. While some children showcase good control with a<strong> healthy diet<\/strong> and <strong>exercise<\/strong>, others have to take diabetes pills or insulin.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9017\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/shutterstock_406421395.jpg\" alt=\"eating burger\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/shutterstock_406421395.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/shutterstock_406421395-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/shutterstock_406421395-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A recent research in diabetes management suggests that obesity among children is a major cause of type 2 diabetes as compared to children with normal BMI. Hence, to control diabetes, it is wise to invest in the health of children during their growing years and encourage them to follow a healthy diet. Also, diabetes type 2 <strong>blood sugar levels<\/strong> must be checked at regular intervals.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Obesity_and_Diabetes_Weight_Management_Tips\"><\/span><b>Obesity and Diabetes: Weight Management Tips<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Healthy Eating Habits<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Management of diabetes requires parents to sometimes go to great extent in trying to convince their children to not consume junk food. Or not spending large amounts of time indoors. Yet, children often end up having their way. The following tips will make it easier to understand:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Instead of putting your children on weight reduction guide, monitor their calorie intake and encourage them for more fruits and veggies.<\/li>\n<li>Experiment with new ways of making healthy eating visually appealing so that children instantly accept it.<\/li>\n<li>Provide plenty of vegetables, fruits, and whole-grain products.<\/li>\n<li>Include low-fat or non-fat milk or dairy products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10194\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_1137388445.jpg\" alt=\"obesity and diabetes\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_1137388445.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_1137388445-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_1137388445-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Choose lean meats, poultry, fish, lentils, and beans for protein.<\/li>\n<li>Serve in reasonably-sized portions.<\/li>\n<li>Encourage your family to drink lots of water.<\/li>\n<li>Limit sugar-sweetened beverages.<\/li>\n<li>Limit consumption of sugar and saturated fat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/ideal-blood-sugar-levels-in-children-with-diabetes\/\">Read More: Ideal Blood Sugar Levels in Children with Diabetes<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fitness Habits<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is best to minimise the sedentary time of children and encourage them to step out and engage in physical activities or exercise for diabetes type 2. Some common examples of daily physical workouts include:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/shutterstock_199667381.jpg\" alt=\"girl swimming\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/shutterstock_199667381.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/shutterstock_199667381-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/shutterstock_199667381-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Brisk walking<\/li>\n<li>Playing tag<\/li>\n<li>Jumping rope<\/li>\n<li>Playing soccer<\/li>\n<li>Swimming<\/li>\n<li>Dancing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Prevent_Obesity_and_Diabetes\"><\/span><strong>How to Prevent Obesity and Diabetes\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Following the above-mentioned weight management tips will help kids to maintain a healthy and fit lifestyle, which will directly protect them from acquiring diabetes and further help them in diabetes management. It is important to keep a regular check on blood glucose levels using a <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3JFc1Fg\">smartphone glucometer<\/a>. As part of diabetes management, the readings taken using the glucometer are synced to the <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3IcfZ86\">diabetes management app<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":10262,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[9,6,7,8],"class_list":["post-1288","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diabetes-basics","tag-blood-sugar-level","tag-diabetes","tag-diabetes-care","tag-diabetes-management"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1288"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1288"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1288\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18979,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1288\/revisions\/18979"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10262"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1288"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1288"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1288"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}