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What is type 1 diabetes?
Diabetes is a condition in which the body cannot produce enough insulin or cannot use it normally. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder. The body's immune system damages the cells in the pancreas that produce insulin. Insulin is a hormone. It helps sugar (glucose) from the blood enter the body's cells to be used for fuel. When glucose can't get into cells, it builds up in the blood. This is known as high blood sugar (hyperglycemia). High blood sugar can cause problems throughout the body. It can damage blood vessels and nerves. It can damage the eyes, kidneys, and heart. It can also cause symptoms such as tiredness.
Type 1 diabetes mellitus is a long-term (chronic) condition. It can start at any age. Only 5% of people with diabetes have type 1. Insulin from the pancreas must be replaced with insulin injections or an insulin pump.
There are two forms of type 1 diabetes.
autoimmune diabetes. It is an autoimmune disorder in which the body's immune system damages the cells of the pancreas that produce insulin. This is the most common type of type 1 diabetes.
Type 1 idiopathic. This refers to rare forms of the disease for which there is no known cause.
What causes type 1 diabetes?
The cause of type 1 diabetes is unknown. Researchers believe that some people inherit a gene that can cause type 1 diabetes if there is a trigger, such as a virus.
Who is at risk for type 1 diabetes?
A child is more at risk of type 1 diabetes if they have any of the following risk factors:
A family member has the condition
Caucasian
Come from Finland or Sardinia
Be between 4 and 6 years old or between 10 and 14 years old
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Will a type one diabetic male produce children with type one diabetes?
The children yes do have a chance to get Diabetes but they will not definitely get it. Diabetes can skip generations.
What is junivinile diabetes?
Juvenile diabetes is diabetes that results in younger children and teens. It is diabetes that happens before the normal age.
Can children have diabetes?
Yes they can
What are treatment options for children with diabetes?
Treatment options for children with diabetes include medication, insulin, diet changes and exercise. You can get more information about treatment options for diabetes in children at the Mayo Clinic website.
What are the statistics of diabetes 1 compared to diabetes 2?
According to diabetes.org 25.8 million children and adults in the United States about 8.3% of the population have diabetes. About 1 in every 400 children have type 1 diabetes. http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/diabetes-statistics/
What camps are available for children with pediatric diabetes?
The best recognized one is the Diabetes Camp at Miami Children's Hospital. You can look at their program here: http://www.mch.com/page/EN/2031/Endocrinology-and-Diabetes/Diabetes-Camp.aspx
What are some signs of diabetes in children?
Parents and teachers need to be on the look out for these signs as well as provide children healthy lifestyle options. www.righthealth.com/Diabetes And www.facts-about-diabetes.com/signs-of-diabetes-in-toddlers.html
What is Juvenile diabetes also called?
Type 1 diabetes as it is most common amongst children, teenagers, and young adults.
Where can I receive information about monitoring children's diabetes?
Your child can receive diabetes education from there pediatrician. They can also get info from a local diabetes clinic or doctor. Childhood diabetes is becomming more and more common in children.
What has the author Katrina Parker written?
Katrina Parker has written: 'Living with diabetes' -- subject(s): Juvenile literature, Diabetes in children, Diabetes
What type of diabetes is most common in children and how can children treat their diabetes?
well i know from experience iv been diabetic for 10 yrs children get type 1 diabetes it is easily treatable with regular blood sugar readings and insulin injections see a doctor
Can a mother who has thyroid cancer cause type one diabetes in her children?
Diabetes is not caused by cancer. Diabetes can be inherited, but that would mean that the mother and/or father and/or other ancestors have diabetes.
