T1d In Children

Type 1 diabetes, is an incurable but treatable disease which can occur at any age but is mostly found in children due to the high levels of glucose in the blood (Eckman 2011). Juvenile diabetes affects about 1 in every 400-600 children and more than 13,000 are diagnosed yearly (Couch 2008). Type 1 Diabetes means your blood glucose, or blood sugar, is too high. With Type 1 diabetes, your pancreas does not make insulin. Insulin is a hormone, which helps glucose gets into your cells to provide energy. Without insulin, too much glucose stays in your blood. Over time, high blood glucose can lead to serious problems with your heart, eyes, kidneys, nerves, gums and teeth (American Diabetes Association). Previous research has suggested proper

Type 1 diabetes is a disease that is most commonly diagnosed in children, is rarely diagnosed in adulthood, and “Diabetes at a glance” (2016) reveals that nearly two million people were newly diagnosed with the disease in 2016 in the U.S. alone, and one of the people included in that two million is myself. Throughout the

When a child has diabetes, the entire family is impacted⁴. Developing an effective support system for parents is essential. Reportedly, the highest levels of stress occur during the first year of diagnosis and may lessen in the years following diagnosis as parents develop coping mechanisms¹⁰. The resulting higher levels of stress and increased perception of the burden of caring for a child may lead to negative coping mechanisms such as avoidance or emotional distance¹¹.

According to the United States Library of Medicine, diabetes is a disease that occurs when the body does not make or use insulin correctly, therefore causing fluctuating amounts of glucose in the blood. Diabetes is a disease that affects millions of adults and children from various cultures. According to the American Diabetes Association (2014), someone is diagnosed with diabetes every 19 seconds. The Center of Disease Control and Prevention most recent statistical report indicated there were 29.1 million adults and children affected by diabetes. Those numbers are astounding. Unfortunately, the American Diabetes Association (2014) estimates by year of 2050, one out of three adults will have diabetes. Therefore, it is imperative that adults take aggressive measures to prevent this disease. By the same token, diabetes diagnosed in children and adolescent is becoming more prevalent every day. The American Diabetes Association (2014) reported there were about 216, 00 children in the United States with diabetes. It is predicted that one out three children will be diagnosed with diabetes in their life. The statistics for both adults and children with diabetes are frightening; however, early detection can help lower the risk of developing the debilitating effects of diabetes.

This pamphlet is written on a third grade reading level, making it very easy for just about everyone to read and understand what it has to say. This is vital, because it is estimated that 25.8 million people in the US have diabetes (Diabetes, 2011). That includes children and adults, nearly

The purpose of this study is to minimize the risk of hypoglycemia among the elderly. As people with diabetis age, the physiological changes affect the diabetic. The purpose of this study is to consider whether HbA1 goals can be attained without undue treatment burden and decrease the risk of severe hypoglycemia. Though client teaching and minimizing the risk factors of hypoglycemia can prevent further exacerbation of catastrophic events that could have potential lethal outcomes to an older patient with diabetes. The one patient’s case, Mr. J., an 86 year old man who has had type 2 diabetes for 15 years is a quantitative study that focuses on prevention of hypoglycemia in older adults. Interventions include diet, meal planning, medication, glucose

When the most precious thing of the parents, their children have a condition such as type 1 diabetes, life is changed and their first reaction is anger, denial and doubt, and ask each other why my son? It is very important that parents understand that their child's condition is manageable and with good habits it can be controlled. The availability of evidence-based practice is a tool we can use to demonstrate parents that what we have told them has scientific evidence and it has been proven that with a medical follow up, monitoring and proper diet their child can have a normal lifestyle and a good quality of life. Having in mind the recommendations and guidelines that are provided to the feelings of grief, anger, denial and frustration will

Although neither of the instances: the young adult patient with a DKA episode, nor my instructor is an adolescent or a child, I decided to explore type I diabetes in adolescents and children because this is the development stage where most adolescents and children assume certain responsibilities. This is the stage where parents would like their children to have a role-play in their self-management of type 1 diabetes.

Type 1 diabetes is a debilitating problem that strikes too many unfortunate children across the country. It is especially hard when it happens to infants who attend nursery schools: they have to deal with a life-altering situation while away from their parents. Thankfully, there are ways you can help make it easier on both your child and their nursery school.

Type 1 diabetes is one of the most common chronic health conditions known in childhood (Marks, Wilson, Crisp, 2013). The majority of these children attend school and the appropriate diabetes care in necessary for the child’s safety and long term wellbeing. A Diabetes health care plan should be in place and all involved should know what needs to be done. Depending on the age of the student will depend on monitoring the student. At a young age children may not always notice the signs at a teenager will be able to tell if they need to check their blood levels. If a student receives their insulin by shots, this procedure is normally performed by a nurse, unless the student is older and is able to provide the necessary procedure. With using needles,

JB was terrified during the interview because she also had a history of gestation diabetes with her last son and was not eating as nutritionous as she wanted to and did not exercise regularly despite having available resources. This author can understand her fear for developing diabetes as the literature indicates that it is the sixth leading cause of death and is cited as a global epidemic (Castro et al. 2008). The author also understand her risk for developing type 2 diabetes, like many of her maternal relatives, because it is closely linked to obesity and sedentary lifestyle which are factors the patient has at this time (Shulze & Hu 2005). This author will not just solely focus on her risk factors but on promoting her prevention of diabetes and well being in the future through the development of a

This is a randomized control study; participants were randomly separated into a control group and an experimental group. Participants consisted of 48 insulin dependent individuals. There was baseline testing that consisted of a blood test measuring hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C), fasting blood glucose (FBG), triglycerides, and high and low density lipoprotein cholesterol. The experimental group received an intervention by using an electronic program geared for diabetics for 12 weeks. The electronic program provided access to answers for any questions an individual may have, a healthcare team, and educational resources. After the 12 weeks were complete, blood tests were repeated for both groups.

Sporting events, church activities, chores, playing and homework take up most of a child’s waking hours. The monitoring and treatment of this disease affects everything the child does and in turn affects the entire family. Keeping the insulin levels within normal limits requires diligent monitoring of blood glucose levels and managing the child’s diet is extremely important. When blood glucose levels fall out of the normal range the main treatment for Type 1 Diabetes requires insulin therapy. The Insulin therapy is needed to replace or supplement what insulin the body can’t provide. Some factors that affect blood glucose levels are: insulin, food, activity, exercise, and stress ( Daneman, Frank & Perlman,1999). Because of the difficulties that families with child diabetes face it is hard for the families not to revolve everything they do around the child. Although there is no easy answer to this problem HK Akerblom explains it well,“ Insulin therapy should be fitted into the daily schedule and way of life of the child and the family, rather than the child and family living their lives according to a strict timetable determined by the insulin therapy”(1998).

Studies have shown that healthcare professionals tend to overestimate problems in children and a parent, so using the standardized questionnaires increases the efficacy of their diagnosis and the additional psychosocial support each may need. Furthermore, Symons, Crawford, Isaac, & Thompson (2015) findings suggest how to improve healthcare professionals understanding of the impact on families living with a child diagnosed with Type I Diabetes. The study gives recognition to parents of children diagnosed with Type I Diabetes and provides them an opportunity for them to voice their experiences and convey the challenges and struggles while caring for their child that is diagnosed with this condition. The study also suggests, that it is important to take

In my perspective I would like to share what I have understood from all the research I have done. Firstly we should all take our good foot forward to aware everyone about the type 1 diabetes’s signs and symptoms (just like how Venezuela people did )mainly to the illiterate people, then others and one thing we should do is that we should conduct a free diabetes check-up for children as well as for elders. Foreigner children should have a control on their diet; they should not take much sugar. If parents of children see any problem or change in their behavior they should immediately take them to the doctor. In foreign countries the treating method of any disease is very good as their medical hygiene is very good, their instruments are very advanced and so the technology, the children can be treated with a very good treatment in abroad; if parents want to protect their child’s future then they will surely follow this …. In India also we should provide the same facility that foreigners are having so that people in India can also get the same