Introduction: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is an important complication of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) which is worsened when the diagnosis of T1DM is delayed. The aim of this study was to evaluate the presentation patterns, severity, autoantibody status, and seasonal variability of ne...
"The only way to avoid DKA in patients with new-onset type 1 diabetes is to initiate insulin therapy urgently," the researchers noted. In the study, the investigators found that 39% of parents had had suspicions of new-onset diabetes before they brought their child tomedical care. Wersäl...
Normally, your body reabsorbs glucose as it passes through your kidneys. But when diabetes pushes yourblood sugarup, your kidneys may not be able to bring it all back in. This causes the body to make more urine, and that takes fluids. The result: You'll have to go more often. You m...
If you have a family member with diabetes, you are more likely to get diabetes too. You might also get prediabetes. This is when your blood sugar is high but not high enough to be diabetes. Talk to your doctor about your family’s health history of diabetes. ...
, you are at risk of this type of diabetes. Basically, the scarring of the pancreas that occurs in cystic fibrosis can make it tough for your pancreas to make the insulin you need. Cystic fibrosis-related diabetes has some features of type 1 diabetes and some features of type 2 diabetes...
, you are at risk of this type of diabetes. Basically, the scarring of the pancreas that occurs in cystic fibrosis can make it tough for your pancreas to make the insulin you need. Cystic fibrosis-related diabetes has some features of type 1 diabetes and some features of type 2 diabetes...
A child who has inattention associated with ADHD may have trouble paying attention to the task at hand. Whether related to schoolwork or play, a child with inattention may become easily bored and have trouble focusing on an activity.
Signs of Child Abuse Aren’t Always Clear When you think of child abuse, your first thought may be of a child with bruises or other marks that raise red flags. But the signs aren’t always so clear. Abuse can be physical, sexual, or emotional. A child may also be neglected, meaning...
Single retinal layer evaluation in patients with type 1 diabetes with no or early signs of diabetic retinopathy: the first hint of neurovascular crosstalk damage between neurons and capillaries? Ophthal- mologica 2017;237:223-231.Scarinci F, Picconi F, Virgili G, et al. Single retinal layer ...
If a child is the one suffering, exercise particular caution before administering an over-the-counter medicine. Don’t do so without the advice of a pediatrician. Many cold and flu medications are not for children, and ignoring the recommended use of these drugs could put your kid in harm’...