Diabetes is getting younger and younger
According to statistics from the Ministry of Health, Vietnam currently has more than 7 million people with diabetes, of which nearly 60% of patients have complications.
It is worth mentioning that the age of diabetes is getting younger. If in the past, the disease was common in people over 40 years old, now this disease is found in many people aged 25-30, even children aged 12-13 have diabetes without them or their families knowing.
Doctor Nguyen Manh Tuan, Department of Endocrinology (Central Endocrinology Hospital) said that the reason why people with diabetes are getting younger is due to unscientific diet, frequent use of fast food, grease, starch, candy, sweets, lack of exercise, eating late at night... leading to obesity, putting pressure on the pancreas. In addition, if the father or mother has diabetes or if the mother has gestational diabetes, the child is also at high risk of the disease when born.
This condition occurs when the pancreas produces little or no insulin, leading to a severe endogenous insulin deficiency. The disease can begin at a few months of age, most commonly between the ages of 10 and 14.
Hyperglycemia in children
Type 1 diabetes is common in children. Although type 1 diabetes is not caused by diet, certain foods affect blood sugar levels in different ways. So it is important to pay attention to what your child eats.
When the body shows symptoms such as: thirst, drinking a lot, urinating a lot, weight loss, fatigue, blurred vision, abdominal pain, vomiting, impaired consciousness... then you need to go to a medical facility for timely examination and treatment.
Doctors advise on how to prevent hyperglycemia in children as follows:
Monitoring Blood Sugar: To prevent hyperglycemia, parents should check their child's blood sugar regularly and follow their doctor's treatment plan. Children on insulin often need to check more often, possibly four times a day or more.
Eat healthy: Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains and olive oil. Parents should choose foods for their children that are low in fat and calories and high in fiber.
Physical activity helps children control their weight, uses up sugar for energy, and helps the body use insulin more effectively. This can lower blood sugar levels...
Medication: The doctor can prescribe the appropriate medication for a child with diabetes. Parents should give their child medication on time, in the prescribed dosage, and avoid overuse or skipping doses as this can increase blood sugar levels.
