Child endocrinology experts have been alerting for some time increase in cases of 'diabetes 2' in children. During the last World Diabetes Day, we already commented that the new cases detected of this disease have doubled, and they constitute half of those detected.
He change of habits Oriented to an unhealthy diet and the sedentary lifestyle of children are the main causes of this chronic disease that is directly related to overweight and obesity. This is a disease that we could associate with adults and the elderly (but not type 1 - it used to be known as juvenile diabetes -, which is characterized by non-production of insulin in the pancreas), and However, professionals are facing a striking increase in cases in children as had happened before in the United States.
From the Spanish Society of Pediatric Endocrinology, they insist on the need to maintain a healthy and balanced diet, and on the promotion of physical exercise in children
The incidence of type 1 diabetes has also increased, due to different causes (In this old post Ann Moussey detailed them). And that's why it is necessary know how to handle them well and that adults in charge of affected children have all the necessary information.
To know more, these two resources that we have presented here (downloadable book and new portal) may come in handy. And on the other hand, it is clear that It is very important that those affected themselves receive the appropriate training because they will live with the pathology the rest of their lives.
Good disease control prevents complications in the future
