Excessive thirst in children, the frequent urge to go to the toilet to urinate and heavyweight loss may be signs of a diabetes principle. Find out below how to recognize diabetes in good time and what to look for in case of an illness.
Type 1 diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder, manifested by a glycemic increase caused by insulin deficiency. In children and young people, it is the most common metabolic disease and occurs mainly between the ages of five and six or at the beginning of puberty.
Symptoms
• Usually, diabetes is recognized promptly, thanks to its very evident symptomatology, including:
• excessive thirst
• abundant urination
• strong weight loss
• fatigue
• irritability
• difficulty in concentrating
If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, the following nutrition and movement tips may be helpful.
Nutrition
Observing a healthy and varied diet is essential even if you have diabetes. The only precaution to follow is the manual regulation of blood sugar through an injection of insulin since the one produced by your body is eliminated by the immune system. It is above all foods with a high content of wheat such as bread, pasta, pizza or sweets to increase blood sugar. On the other hand, the influence exerted by proteins and fats is irrelevant. Unfortunately, there are no foods that can lower blood sugar.
Training
Diabetes does not compromise the capacity for sports performance. On the contrary: the glycemic value can be reduced through physical effort. It is for this reason that children and young people should learn to control their blood sugar before any sporting activity and, if necessary, adjust the insulin rate. In the case of hypoglycemia, consuming a packet of grape sugar helps raise it.