One of the mysteries of the medical world relates to children and diabetes. Until recently 85% of adults had type 2 diabetes but when researchers looked at the cases of diabetes in children they found that over 90% of children under 16 had type 1 diabetes. Additionally until a few years ago Type 2 diabetes was virtually unknown in children but now an increasing number are being diagnosed with it.
Type 1 diabetes is related to the inability of the pancreas to produce insulin which breaks down the glucose in the blood. This usually occurs when the body’s defense mechanism attacks and kills the insulin producing cells. Insulin then needs to be administered manually via an injection on a regular basis. Type 2 diabetes is a resistance to the insulin that is produced. In this case the insulin is produced normally but the body is resistant to it and it doesn’t work effectively. It can usually be treated by a good diet, exercise and insulin supplements if required.
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Type 2 diabetes in children is becoming increasingly common. Type 2 diabetes was once a disease only in adults. Many researchers believe the increase of type 2 diabetes in children is due largely by the current obesity epidemic. In this article, you will read what the symptoms and causes of type 2 diabetes in children are.
When a child’s body becomes resistant to the effects of insulin Type 2 diabetes develops. Insulin is a hormone that regulates the absorption of sugar into cells. Type 2 diabetes can also occur when a child’s pancreas produces some insulin, but not enough, to maintain a normal blood sugar level.
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Many people have friends or family members may have a child with diabetes so may be curious about the condition. Many people also think that children must be born with diabetes to have it as a child. This unfortunately is not the case however, as children may develop diabetes. As a parent, it is important to educate yourself about diabetes and know the different kinds and also how to lower the risk factor for your child.
Insulin dependent or Type One Diabetes shows up in childhood normally and therefore also has the name juvenile diabetes. This form is caused when the body is unable to produce insulin and all and insulin shots will be depended on in order to obtain insulin. This form lasts into adulthood, but only accounts for 5-10% of all diabetes cases.
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