Could Your Child Have Juvenile Type 1 Diabetes?

Everyone in a family is ultra-busy these days—mom, dad and their kids. That’s why it may not come as a surprise that no one may notice that your child is exhibiting behaviors that he (or she) has never shown before. Perhaps he’s drinking tons of water. He may be urinating a lot more than usual. He could often complain that he’s tired. These activities may be indicators of juvenile diabetes. Juvenile diabetes, which is also known as type 1 diabetes, happens when a child’s body doesn’t make enough insulin. Insulin, a hormone created by the pancreas, controls the amount of glucose in the bloodstream at any given moment. It also helps store glucose in your liver, fat and muscles. In addition, it regulates the body’s metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. At the office of Valhalla Wellness and Medical Centers, our skilled practitioners will effectively treat your child, and provide education and counseling on how best to manage the condition in order to live a long, healthy life. While people can avoid type 2 diabetes with lifestyle changes, there’s no way to prevent type 1. The immune system’s assault of groups of pancreas cells, called islets, results in the halting or slowing down of the production of insulin. When a body’s insulin is insufficient, glucose can’t penetrate the cells and instead stays in the bloodstream. Symptoms usually appear over the course of weeks and can include: Increased thirst and urination. The superfluous amount of sugar in the bloodstreams extracts fluid from soft tissues, which escalates thirst and trips to the bathroom. Extreme hunger. When muscles and organs don’t have enough insulin in their cells, they lose energy and make the person want to eat. Weight loss. Unexpectedly losing pounds without trying is frequently the first sign of type 1 diabetes. Fatigue. Cells that don’t have any or enough sugar can amplify lethargy. Irritability. Mood swings can play a large role in declining school grades. Learning that your child has type 1 diabetes can be a tough blow. Dealing with how you and your child must manage it with injections and by monitoring his carb intake and blood sugar levels can be overwhelming. The situation needs constant attention, but recent advances in how to monitor blood sugar and deliver insulin have been a huge help in living with the condition. The office of Valhalla Wellness and Medical Centers id dedicated to providing the highest quality of skilled and compassionate care for your child. For more information about our office and many services, please don’t hesitate to contact us today.

By Valhalla Wellness & Medical Centers

April 22, 2021