Patient's question:
Yesterday, my daughter's school organized a group health check-up. The teacher told me that my daughter's blood sugar is a bit high and worried it might be childhood diabetes. I thought of you several times, what causes childhood diabetes?Doctor's answer:
Childhood diabetes is primarily based on type 1 diabetes, mainly characterized by the loss of pancreatic function. Its causes are mainly due to intergenerational inheritance and poor lifestyle habits. Dietary recommendations include reducing sugar intake, minimizing greasy foods, and increasing physical activity. The only treatment method is insulin therapy, which controls blood sugar levels but can increase the risk of complications. Currently, there is no cure for this condition, and the only approach is the long-term use of insulin for standardized treatment.