{"id":4865,"date":"2020-08-12T15:35:53","date_gmt":"2020-08-12T10:05:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=4865"},"modified":"2024-01-29T14:45:41","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T09:15:41","slug":"diabetes-among-youth-causes-symptoms-diagnosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-among-youth-causes-symptoms-diagnosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Diabetes in Children: Causes, Symptoms &#038; Diagnosis"},"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\/diabetes-among-youth-causes-symptoms-diagnosis\/#Causes_of_Type_2_Diabetes_in_Children\" title=\"Causes of Type 2 Diabetes in Children\">Causes of Type 2 Diabetes in Children<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-among-youth-causes-symptoms-diagnosis\/#Symptoms_of_type_2_diabetes_in_children\" title=\"Symptoms of type 2 diabetes in children\">Symptoms of type 2 diabetes in children<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-among-youth-causes-symptoms-diagnosis\/#Excessive_fatigue\" title=\"Excessive fatigue\">Excessive fatigue<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-among-youth-causes-symptoms-diagnosis\/#Frequent_urination\" title=\"Frequent urination\">Frequent urination<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-among-youth-causes-symptoms-diagnosis\/#Excessive_thirst\" title=\"Excessive thirst\">Excessive thirst<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-among-youth-causes-symptoms-diagnosis\/#Increased_hunger\" title=\"Increased hunger\">Increased hunger<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-among-youth-causes-symptoms-diagnosis\/#Darkened_skin\" title=\"Darkened skin\">Darkened skin<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-among-youth-causes-symptoms-diagnosis\/#Risk_Factors\" title=\"Risk Factors\">Risk Factors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-among-youth-causes-symptoms-diagnosis\/#Complications\" title=\"Complications\">Complications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-among-youth-causes-symptoms-diagnosis\/#Prevention\" title=\"Prevention\">Prevention<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-among-youth-causes-symptoms-diagnosis\/#All_About_Managing_Type_1_Diabetes\" title=\"All About Managing Type 1 Diabetes\">All About Managing Type 1 Diabetes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-among-youth-causes-symptoms-diagnosis\/#Causes_of_Type-1_Diabetes_in_Children\" title=\"Causes of Type-1 Diabetes in Children\">Causes of Type-1 Diabetes in Children<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-among-youth-causes-symptoms-diagnosis\/#Symptoms_of_Type-1_Diabetes_in_Children\" title=\"Symptoms of Type-1 Diabetes in Children\">Symptoms of Type-1 Diabetes in Children<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-among-youth-causes-symptoms-diagnosis\/#Risk_factors_of_Type-1_Diabetes_in_Children\" title=\"Risk factors of Type-1 Diabetes in Children\">Risk factors of Type-1 Diabetes in Children<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-among-youth-causes-symptoms-diagnosis\/#Complications-2\" title=\"Complications\">Complications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-among-youth-causes-symptoms-diagnosis\/#Prevention_of_Type-1_Diabetes\" title=\"Prevention of Type-1 Diabetes&nbsp;\">Prevention of Type-1 Diabetes&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that is increasing amongst youth. It affects the body\u2019s ability to process sugar or glucose. Without medication and effective diabetes management, it can lead to a build-up of sugar in the blood, thus leading to long-term health complications. Though Type 2 diabetes has been common in adults, the condition has fuelled amongst kids as well. Let&#8217;s understand in detail about diabetes in children and how to prevent it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<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%2F4865\"><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>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_of_Type_2_Diabetes_in_Children\"><\/span><strong>Causes of Type 2 Diabetes in Children<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There is no exact cause of type 2 diabetes. However, genetics play a crucial role along with obesity and inactivity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One factor clear about Type-2 diabetes is the body\u2019s inability to process glucose. Thus, resulting in difficulty of producing energy for cells and muscles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The sugar is produced from the food consumed. In order to convert sugar into energy, the body requires a hormone called insulin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insulin is produced by a gland called the pancreas, located behind the stomach. As soon as the food enters the stomach, the pancreas releases insulin to breakdown the food.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As insulin circulates, it allows sugar to enter the cells and therefore decreases blood sugar levels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type 2 diabetes is a condition developed when the body resists producing enough insulin that leads to an increase in the blood sugar level.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms_of_type_2_diabetes_in_children\"><\/span><strong>Symptoms of type 2 diabetes in children<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The symptoms of Type-2 diabetes are not easily identifiable. In fact, many people don\u2019t even realise developing any symptoms. However, here are the common signs to lookout for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Excessive_fatigue\"><\/span>Excessive fatigue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In case the child feels inexplicably tired\/sleepy, the high sugar levels are affecting the energy levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequent_urination\"><\/span>Frequent urination<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Another common sign to lookout for is an excessive need to urinate. This happens when blood sugar levels lead to the extra sugar going into the urine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/shutterstock_410538226.jpg\" alt=\"diabetes in children, thirst\" class=\"wp-image-9015\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/shutterstock_410538226.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/shutterstock_410538226-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/shutterstock_410538226-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Excessive_thirst\"><\/span>Excessive thirst<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When the child experiences frequent urination, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/what-is-polydipsia-is-it-a-symptom-of-diabetes\/\">need for water<\/a> or anything to quench the thirst might look normal, but it&#8217;s not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Increased_hunger\"><\/span>Increased hunger<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the body is unable to produce energy, it might lead to increased hunger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Darkened_skin\"><\/span>Darkened skin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Insulin resistance can cause skin to darken, most commonly in the armpits and neck. This condition is called <strong>acanthosis nigricans.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risk_Factors\"><\/span><strong>Risk Factors<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few common risk factors for diabetes in children:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Weight:<\/strong> One of the major factors for diabetes is being overweight. More fatty tissues mean more resistance from the body to produce insulin and reduce blood sugar levels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inactivity:<\/strong> Less activity or body inactivity can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. This is why physical activity is necessary as it helps your child manage his\/her weight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Family history:<\/strong> The risk increases when either of the parent or sibling has diabetes. Diabetes can be hereditary too.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Age and sex:<\/strong> The probability of developing type 2 diabetes in their early teens is higher. Moreover, various studies have indicated that adolescent girls are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than boys.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Birth weight and gestational diabetes:<\/strong> One\u2019s birth weight can also be one of the factors for diabetes. Gestational diabetes in mothers can also lead to early diabetes diagnosis in kids.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Complications\"><\/span><strong>Complications<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is difficult to ignore the fact that diabetes is a progressive condition and affects the organs over the course of time. Here are a few complications that may develop if sugar levels are not controlled in time:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kidney disease<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heart and blood vessel disease<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High blood pressure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High cholesterol<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stroke<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blindness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amputation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prevention\"><\/span><strong>Prevention<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best and effective ways to prevent and manage diabetes is to opt for healthy lifestyle choices. A child with type 2 diabetes can reduce his\/her dependency by making small lifestyle changes. Other things to encourage your child are to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/shutterstock_406421395.jpg\" alt=\"eating burger\" class=\"wp-image-9017\" 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\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Eat healthy foods:<\/strong> It is better to opt for foods that are low in fat. Consume more natural sugar such as in fruits. Increase your consumption of vegetables and whole grains.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Get more physical activity:<\/strong> Physical activity is as important as a healthy diet. In fact, one can encourage their child by involving all family members to make it a merrier time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/high-blood-sugar-signs-and-symptoms-for-diabetes-patients\/\">Read More: High Blood Sugar Signs and Symptoms for Diabetes Patients<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"All_About_Managing_Type_1_Diabetes\"><\/span><strong>All About Managing Type 1 Diabetes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Also called an auto-immune condition, Type 1 diabetes in children is where your body is not able to produce insulin. In order to survive, the child is given external insulin in the form of injections or an insulin pump. The condition in children is also termed <strong>juvenile diabetes<\/strong> or <strong>insulin-dependent diabetes<\/strong>. From diagnosis to diabetes management, the journey of a Type-1 diabetes&nbsp; in child&nbsp; can be overwhelming. While there is no cure for type 1 diabetes in children, it can surely be managed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_of_Type-1_Diabetes_in_Children\"><\/span><strong>Causes of Type-1 Diabetes in Children<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Just like Type-2 diabetes, the reasons for developing type 1 diabetes are unknown. However, in many cases, the immune system of the body mistakenly destroys cells that produce insulin. Studies indicate the role of genetics and environmental factors appear to play a role in this process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When the cells are destroyed, the body is left with little or no insulin, thus limiting the function of the hormone. Insulin plays a critical role in providing sugar to cells as energy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>However, without enough or no insulin, sugar starts building up in the bloodstream, thus leading to untreated health complications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms_of_Type-1_Diabetes_in_Children\"><\/span><strong>Symptoms <\/strong><strong>of Type-1 Diabetes in Children<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike Type 2 diabetes, the signs and symptoms of type 1 diabetes in children&nbsp; develop quickly. They include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Frequent urination, possibly bed-wetting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excessive thirst<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extreme hunger<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unintentional weight loss or weight gain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/shutterstock_2018780885.jpg\" alt=\"fatigue\" class=\"wp-image-9020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/shutterstock_2018780885.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/shutterstock_2018780885-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/shutterstock_2018780885-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fatigue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Irritability or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/hypoglycemia-in-children-behavioural-changes-and-symptoms\/\">behaviour changes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fruity-smelling breath or weird breath<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risk_factors_of_Type-1_Diabetes_in_Children\"><\/span><strong>Risk factors <\/strong><strong>of Type-1 Diabetes in Children<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Risk factors for type 1 diabetes in children include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Family history:<\/strong> Type 1 diabetes is commonly seen in children whose parents or siblings are diagnosed with the same condition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Genetics:<\/strong> It is surprising to see that certain genes indicate an increase in risk of developing type 1 diabetes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Certain viruses:<\/strong> It is reported that exposure to various viruses can trigger the autoimmune destruction of the islet cells.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Complications-2\"><\/span><strong>Complications<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Development of Type 1 diabetes can cause major complications to the organs of the body. Therefore, it is important to keep taking precautions to keep the blood sugar within or around the normal range. The various complications that arise due to diabetes include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Eye damage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heart and blood vessel disease<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kidney damage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Osteoporosis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nerve damage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/shutterstock_2006387621-1.jpg\" alt=\"diabetes in children\" class=\"wp-image-9021\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/shutterstock_2006387621-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/shutterstock_2006387621-1-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/shutterstock_2006387621-1-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prevention_of_Type-1_Diabetes\"><\/span><strong>Prevention of Type-1 Diabetes&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since it is a condition developed in the body not due to external factors, there is not much one can do about it. However, here are a few ways that can help in preventing complications:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Encourage your child to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-care-7-lifestyle-tips-to-avoid-complications\/\">manage sugar levels<\/a> and keep it in or around the normal range<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Educate the child about the good and bad results of consuming different types of foods. In fact, make him understand what a healthy balanced diet and physical activity can do to his\/her sugar levels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schedule frequent appointments with your diabetes educator or doctor for him to discuss progress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Diabetes is an overwhelming condition for kids and adults alike. Hence, the need to accept the condition and make it part of the journey might look difficult but necessary. It is always important to talk to your child and <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/34bXeT8\">diabetes educator<\/a> to make the process easier for them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":9025,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[6,8],"class_list":["post-4865","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diabetes-basics","tag-diabetes","tag-diabetes-management"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4865"}],"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=4865"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4865\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18854,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4865\/revisions\/18854"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9025"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4865"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4865"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4865"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}