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What is diabetes mellitus?

What should you know about it?

Diabetes type 2 is a chronic condition, characterized by
elevated blood sugar levels. Diabetes type 2 is also known as diabetes
mellitus and adult-onset diabetes.

Symptoms

What are the signs and symptoms of diabetes in children?

Diabetes symptoms are often overlooked as they may be quite confusing. But it is important to look for them closely as early diagnosis can be helpful to reach out to a pediatric diabetes doctor in Coimbatore to seek treatment. The common symptoms include:

diagnostic procedures

What are the common diagnostic procedures to diagnose diabetes mellitus?

Random blood sugar test

Children with random blood sugar levels higher than 200 mg/dL indicate diabetes.

HbA1c test

Glycated hemoglobin level above 6.5% in children suggests diabetes.

Fasting blood sugar test

Blood sugar level of 126 mg/dL or above, after fasting, indicates diabetes mellitus.

Oral glucose tolerance

Two hours after taking glucose, the blood sugar level is tested to diagnose diabetes.

Lipid testing

Individuals with diabetes who have high total cholesterol are at a higher risk for heart disease.

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What are the options offered for
Diabetes Mellitus Treatment in Coimbatore?

Diabetes mellitus often  shows symptoms at a slow pace, it is important to understand the common symptoms of diabetes mellitus to seek early treatment. Visit the best children diabetes hospital in Coimbatore, to find the right treatment for children’s diabetes mellitus. Treatment options include:

CAUSES

What are the common causes of diabetes mellitus?

There are several factors that is linked to the causes of diabetes mellitus:

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Being overweight

When a person is overweight it can lead to several issues including diabetes mellitus.

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Insulin resistance

The body’s cells become resistant to insulin which can cause diabetes.

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Lack of physical activity

Fat cells can produce substances that impair insulin function leading to diabetes.

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Family history

Genes play a major role in the risk of developing diabetes mellitus.

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FAQs

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The exact cause of diabetes remains unknown. However, certain factors increase the risk of diabetes. These include being obese or overweight, a family history of diabetes, and having insulin resistance.
The safety of your child is crucial when you are not present. Ensure that your child has a medical ID bracelet at all times during school hours. Provide detailed instruction to the school authority about meal schedules and delivering insulin injections. Inform the school about the symptoms of low blood sugar levels and also remember to train the people responsible for caring for your child.
Parents play an essential role in managing diabetes in their children. They should encourage their child to be physically active and to maintain their weight. Reduce the screen time allowed to them and engage them in enjoyable activities. Reach out to the childhood diabetes treatment in Coimbatore to avoid complications.
Eating too much sugar does not directly cause diabetes. However, a significant amount of sugar causes adverse effects on the liver and results in obesity. These are the risk factors for diabetes. Natural sugars, such as those found in fruits, do not increase the risk of diabetes.
The exact cause of diabetes is not known. However, family history increases the risk of diabetes. You should not ignore the symptoms of diabetes and have regular screening of your child at a pediatric diabetes hospital.
To undergo the pediatric diabetes your child needs to do fasting overnight and in the next day morning only should drink sugar liquid at a laboratory testing site. For the following two hours blood sugar levels will be periodically tested.
Type 1 diabetes cannot be reversed at any cost, but through consistent exercise and healthy diet type 2 diabetes can be reversed. Also, ensure your kid is consuming sufficient vegetables, further, concentrate on the reducing the carbohydrates, and don’t give them a sugar beverages.
Diabetes can be developed when consuming foods such as refined sugars, unhealthy fats, and processed carbohydrates. Further, frequent consumption of sugary beverages, snacks, and fast foods with high glycemic indexes surges the risk. Try consuming, whole grains, lean proteins, and variety of fruits and vegetables to reduce the risk.
Since diabetes treatment is offered for a long-time, the cost includes medications, and insulin therapies that opt for child and doctor consultation combined.

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