How to prevent type 2 diabetes in children, parents need to know

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Disease diabetes they have a high probability of attacking children. Here’s how to prevent diabetes in kids parents need to know.

Diabetes is chronic disease which is long-term and characterized by abnormally high blood sugar levels in the body.

Types of diabetes are divided into two, there are type 1 and type 2 and both can attack even children. In type 1 diabetes, your child’s body can no longer produce insulin, which plays an important role in controlling blood sugar levels.

While type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how the body metabolizes or turns sugar into energy.

Symptoms of type 2 diabetes in children

Reported by Mayo ClinicType 2 diabetes symptoms in children come on gradually so they may not be seen right away. Here are the general symptoms:

1. He is often thirsty
2. More frequent urination at night
3. Excessive hunger
4. Easily tired
5. Blurred vision
6. Areas of skin that appear dark, especially around the neck, underarms, and groin area
7. Drastic weight loss, but this condition is quite rare

Of course, you need to pay attention to all these symptoms, bearing in mind that they have a serious enough effect on the growth of children so that they get sick more often.

Causes of type 2 diabetes in children

Type 2 diabetes usually affects children who are entering puberty. The root cause of this disease is not yet known with certainty.

However, there are several other factors that are thought to greatly influence the occurrence of type 2 diabetes in children, including:

1. Genetics

Children’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes is higher if they have parents or siblings with the disease.

2. Obesity

Obesity is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes. The more fat tissue a child has, the more susceptible the body’s cells become to insulin resistance.

3. Effect of maternal gestational diabetes

Babies born to mothers with gestational diabetes during pregnancy have a high risk of developing diabetes-2.

4. Low birth weight or premature birth

Having a low birth weight and being born prematurely before 39-42 weeks of gestation.

5. Excessive consumption of sugar and processed foods

Consuming too many artificially sweetened foods/drinks, processed foods high in calories, fatty red meat.

How to prevent type 2 diabetes in children

Preventing type 2 diabetes in children can certainly be treated as early as possible before the condition gets worse. Here’s how to prevent it parents need to do.

1. Drink more mineral water than packaged sugary drinks.
2. Make sure kids increase their intake of nutrient-rich foods, such as green vegetables, fruits, healthy fatty fish, lean meats, and nuts.
3. Teach children to always be careful when checking the nutrition labels on every food and drink package.
4. Invite the children to do more outdoor activities so their bodies move often.
5. Parents should often invite their children to play sports together. Ideally 10-15 minutes or 60 minutes a day.
6. Do not hesitate to enroll your child in special sports courses. For example swimming, martial arts, gymnastics, badminton and many more.
7. Educate children on the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle.
8. Go to the doctor regularly for a thorough check of the health of the body.
9. If your child is overweight, parents should see a doctor right away so they can receive proper information and care about a safe diet for children.
10. Parents should never adopt a haphazard dietary pattern on their children without medical supervision.

Here’s how to prevent type 2 diabetes in children that needs to be known, as well as the causes and symptoms that parents should be aware of.

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