Treatment & healthy growth
Children with diabetes should be able to live a long and healthy life. Active participation in achieving good blood sugar control will help delay the onset and slow the progression of complications due to diabetes. Regular assessment of physical and mental development, growth, blood sugar, and HbA1c are required to assure that the child's growth and education are normal.
Insulin
Children with type 1 diabetes require insulin injections to maintain good blood sugar control and to live healthy lives. Read more
Assessment
It's important that children with diabetes have good blood sugar control. Read more
Complications
Children with diabetes are at risk for developing acute or short-term complications of their disorder. These include hypoglycemia or low blood sugar reactions, and diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Read more
Key tips
Treatment, support and relief are three important keys to maintaining good blood sugar control, reducing the risk of serious episodes of low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia), and helping achieve a good quality of life for children with diabetes. Read more
When to seek emergency help
Seek emergency assistance if you recognize any of the symptoms listed here. Read more
