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Treatment for Juvenile Diabetes

A child who is diagnosed with juvenile diabetes is going to need to follow a treatment plan for the rest of their life.  But they will have a lot of support.  And there have been many advances and improvements in the diabetic treatment industry in way of needles and monitoring devices.

Knowing your childs blood sugar level is crucial to good control of the disease.  By using a monitor at home you will see if the diet and insulin that is being provided is sufficient.  There are many brands of monitors available and the amount of blood required is a very small drop placed on a strip.  The monitor will come with a lancet device to draw the blood from a finger tip it is relatively painless and takes very little time.

In order to replace or supplement the insulin in your childs body, a daily injection (sometimes more) is going to be required.  In some cases a child will need more than one needle if the insulin from one is not lasting the entire day.  You will learn how to monitor and adjust the level of insulin your child receives based on their blood glucose levels and advice from your doctor.

The other part of treating diabetes in children is a balanced diet and plenty of physical activity.  Follow the food guide for children and limit the amount of treats that they are given.  Daily exercise will help children maintain a healthy weight which in turns helps to control their blood sugar by limiting the amount of insulin they need.  After a little bit of time treating diabetes will be come a way of life for you and your child.  Expect an adjustment period in the beginning but it will get better as you learn more and get the diabetes under control.

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