[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In the following note, Dr.<\/span> Carlos Antill\u00f3n Ferreira, an endocrinologist at the ABC Medical Center, tells us about the problem that diabetes represents in childhood.<\/span><\/p>\n

Key points<\/b><\/p>\n

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• Although type 1 diabetes is the most common in children, type 2 diabetes is a condition that is appearing more frequently in children.<\/b><\/li>\n
• Detecting the warning signs is of great help to reduce its future impact on Mexican children.<\/b><\/li>\n
• There is no precise prognosis to detect type 1 diabetes, however, we can make a big difference from prevention.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  A statistic that is on the rise among children in Mexico is the development of type 1 diabetes and the recent rise of type 2, as a result of nutritional imbalance, sometimes inherent to overweight and obesity.<\/span><\/p>\n

  But what is the difference between both types of diabetes?<\/span> In type 1 diabetes, the person stops producing insulin due to the formation of certain antibodies that attack the insulin-producing cells, and in type 2 diabetes, associated with obesity, genetic inheritance, and other factors, the person has insulin resistance.<\/span> That is, both types manifest clinically in the same way, but their origin is different.<\/span> The important thing is that type 1 diabetes is not preventable and we cannot do anything to avoid it, instead type 2 diabetes can be prevented, if we improve overweight or obesity problems, have a better lifestyle and eating habits, exercise, and have physical activity.<\/span><\/p>\n

  In our country, there are 542,000 girls and boys who live with type 1 diabetes and almost 78,000 children develop it each year.<\/span> In 2016 the incidence of type 2 diabetes was 2.05 cases per 100 thousand people, in 2020 the figure rose to 2.9 cases.<\/span><\/p>\n

  As a parent or caregiver, how can you become aware of the presence of this condition in your children? You must know the symptoms, which will be the same in type 1 as in type 2:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • They are very thirsty.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • They urinate frequently; small children lose sphincter control at night.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • They are extremely hungry.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • They lose weight unintentionally.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Fatigue and irritability.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Complications<\/h2>\n

    It is important to mention that, once the medical specialist has diagnosed a child with type 1 diabetes, this condition will not go away over time, that is, there is no cure, however, there are many ways to have good control to avoid any complications and lead a normal life, since the only thing that this condition does not allow people to do is produce insulin, but it can be adequately replaced.<\/span><\/p>\n

    In addition, it is important to consider that good diabetes management involves teamwork between the patient, family, friends, and the entire team of health professionals.<\/span><\/p>\n

    How to protect my children from type 2 diabetes?<\/h2>\n

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    • Choose low-fat foods.<\/b>\u00a0<\/b>Whole grain cereal and bread, fruit, vegetables, milk, yogurt, cheese, lean meat, and other sources of protein with high nutritional value.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Limit fast food and soft drinks.<\/b>\u00a0<\/b>Excess fats and sugars lead to overweight, which often facilitates the presence of type 2 diabetes.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • \u00a0<\/b>Keep them moving!<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>If you have pets, invite your little one to go for a walk together, run around the yard, jump rope, or play ball.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Children who are overweight or obese are more likely to have respiratory problems such as asthma and sleep apnea.<\/span> In addition, it is common to observe that childhood obesity causes depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and many suffer from bullying.<\/span><\/p>\n

      \u201cThe important thing is not to stop eating what we like, nor to follow strict diets, it is to learn to be healthy, improve our lifestyle, and have medical follow-up\u201d, concludes Dr.<\/span> Carlos Antill\u00f3n, an endocrinologist at the ABC Medical Center.<\/span><\/p>\n

      For any questions or queries about these types of issues, we suggest you visit our Pediatrics Center<\/a> where our specialists will be ready to guide you and offer the best alternatives for you and your children.<\/span><\/p>\n

      At ABC Medical Center\u2019s Diabetes Clinic<\/a>, we can provide you with specialized care. Contact us!<\/p>\n

      Fuentes:<\/strong>
      \nhttps:\/\/kidshealth.org\/es\/kids\/prevention.html#:~:text=Trata%20de%20comer%20menos%20alimentos,a%20videojuegos%20o%20a%20juegos%20electr%C3%B3nicos.<\/a>
      \nhttps:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/es\/diseases-conditions\/type-1-diabetes-in-children\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20355306#:~:text=La%20diabetes%20tipo%201%20en,con%20una%20bomba%20de%20insulina.<\/a>
      \nhttps:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/es\/diseases-conditions\/type-2-diabetes-in-children\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20355318<\/a>
      \nhttps:\/\/www.gaceta.unam.mx\/acecha-la-diabetes-tipo-2-a-la-ninez\/#:~:text=Nuestro%20pa%C3%ADs%20ocupa%20el%20sexto,infantes%20la%20desarrollan%20cada%20a%C3%B1o.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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