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Serious health problems in children with diabetes can threaten if not controlled.
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GridHEALTH.id – Type 1 diabetes or juvenile diabetesmost at risk experienced by children.
Launch Mayo ClinicWednesday (02/03/2022), a child with type 1 diabetes, his body cannot produce the hormone insulin.
Because there is no insulin produced, blood sugar obtained from food will build up in the child’s bloodstream.
The cause of type 1 diabetes, until now not known with certainty. However, there are several factors that increase the risk.
– Family history: Children who have parents or siblings with type 1 diabetes, are at high risk of developing it as well.
– Genetics: Certain genes indicate an increased risk of type 1 diabetes in children.
– Certain viruses: Exposure to various viruses, can indirectly trigger the autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing islet cells.
There is no treatment to cure diabetes, but it is very important for children with diabetes to maintain their sugar levels.
Because, blood sugar levels that are too high can affect the vital organs in the body.
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Reported from KidsHealthWednesday (02/03/2022), the following are a number of complications that can occur if a child’s type 1 diabetes is not treated immediately.
1. Eye damage
Retinopathy occurs when there is damage to the retina, which is the thin layer at the back of the eye. There are tiny blood vessels and nerve endings, so people can see.
Regular checkups can reduce the risk of eye damage. The recommendations for retinopathy screening for children are as follows:
– Start doing examinations at the age of 11 years, with diabetes duration of 2 to 5 years.
– Follow-up examination every 1 to 2 years, depending on the results found.
2. Kidney problems
Kidney damage due to diabetes is known as nephropathy. Children with high blood sugar levels in the long term or erratic, most at risk of experiencing it.
It is recommended to routinely carry out examinations using urine samples and blood pressure, starting at the age of 11 years.
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3. Nervous disorders
Neuropathy refers to nerve damage caused by diabetes. Just like kidney problems, this complication is also a risk for children with consistently high glucose levels for a long time.
4. Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is naturally present in the blood and cells. Cholesterol that is too high can lead to heart attacks and strokes.
Recommendations for checking cholesterol, namely as soon as possible after being diagnosed with diabetes or when the child is 11 years old.
But if there is a history of high cholesterol or cardiovascular disease, then screening should start at the age of 2 years.
5. Autoimmune
People with type 1 diabetes have a higher risk of developing other auto-immune conditions. Perform screening blood tests for the first 5 years, then reduce to every 2 years.
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