Patient's question:
My baby has been diagnosed with diabetes for almost a year. But recently, she has been eating a lot and urinating frequently. However, her weight has been declining. After examination, the doctor said she has diabetes. What is neonatal diabetes and how should it be treated effectively?Doctor's answer:
Diabetes is a metabolic disorder syndrome caused by various pathogenic factors such as genetic factors, immune dysfunction, microbial infections and their toxins, free radical toxins, psychological factors, etc., acting on the body, leading to pancreatic dysfunction, insulin resistance, and a series of metabolic disorders involving sugar, protein, fat, water, and electrolytes. It often presents with symptoms such as polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, and weight loss. The main treatment involves dietary control, regular moderate exercise, and rational medication. Among these, a dietary structure with high carbohydrate content, reduced fat proportion, and controlled protein intake has a good effect on improving glucose tolerance.