Kids Obesity Turn The Tides Of Juvenile Diabetes
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Diabetes in children is also known as juvenile diabetes,
but most know it as type 1 diabetes. It is the most
most common form of diabetes in teens with ninety to
ninety-five percent of carriers being children.
Juvenile diabetes is caused by the inability of the
pancreas to produce insulin. It is an autoimmune disease,
which means the bodies own defense system attacks the
body’s tissues or organs.
In the last 25 years the number of juvenile diabetes had
increased dramitic rate in Europe and the US we are
now seeing type 2 diabetes in children for the first time.
Obesity easily explains type 2, but not why there is such a
increase in type 1 diabetes in young teens. It is understood that a
mixture of genetics and environmental factors are what
triggers juvenile diabetes. But the majority of young children
don't have a family history of diabtes.
The syptoms for juvenile diabetes are the same as in
adults. Thirst, weight loss, fatigue, frequent urination is
typical, but dibetes in young teens can also increase stomach
pains, headaches and behavior problems.
Doctors must consider the possibility of diabete in
children who have unexplained stomach pains for a few
weeks, along with the tell tail symptoms.
If you think your children may be experiencing these
symptoms you should schedule them for a thorough
examination and tell your doctor what you suspect your
child may have. Be sure to tell them about any and all diabetes
symptoms your child may be experiencing.
Learning about diabetes menu planning and cooking become
very important and there are a number of great sources for solid
information such as the diabetes association and personal
physicians. There are also several books on the market
about this subject.
Ther are many diabetes awareness campaigns that are designed
to help you focus on the key symptoms of diabetes in young teens ,
in addition to the simple lifestyle changes
Proper management is the key and can give you many years of healthy
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