Why is the treatment of childhood diabetes more difficult than that of adults?

Patient's question:

My daughter got diabetes due to her husband's genetics. Everyone knows that diabetes can lead to many complications after diagnosis. I am very worried about my daughter, so I want to treat her well, but reality always frustrates me every time. I feel that treating children is more difficult than treating adults.

Doctor's answer:

Hello,
1. Children's minds are not mature, and their understanding and cognition of diseases are not comprehensive. They do not understand the harm that the disease they suffer from will bring to themselves.
2. Children are relatively active. Appropriate exercise helps lower blood sugar, so patients cannot avoid exercise, but they should also not overdo it, as excessive exercise can easily lead to hypoglycemia.
3. We have all gone through childhood, and we understand that gluttony is a child's nature. This makes it particularly difficult to control diet for diabetic children.

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