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    Care For Children And Adolescents Living With Diabetes
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    Even more children are in need of the monitoring equipment, test strips and education required to manage their diabetes and avoid the life-threatening complications associated with diabetes. "We are bringing together the people and the organizations that can provide not only the interim humanitarian response to save lives but can lay the groundwork for sustainable solutions that will benefit all children with diabetes" said Dr Martin Silink, President of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF). Full Article at Medical News Today
    We are bringing together the people and the organizations that can provide not only the interim humanitarian response to save lives but can lay the groundwork for sustainable solutions that will benefit all children with diabetes
    SOURCE: Medical News Today 13 months ago
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Care For Children And Adolescents Living With Diabetes
  1. During mid-adolescence, the family and healthcare team should stress upon the teenagers the importance of checking blood glucose levels prior to driving a car to avoid hypoglycemia while driving
    SOURCE: Medical News Today 13 months ago
  2. hospital-based approach should be for the management of acute and/or chronic complications arising out of diabetes. But as 99% of diabetes care is self-care, empowering people with right information can make home-based care approach more feasible and economical.
    SOURCE: Medical News Today 13 months ago
  3. Diabetes is a deadly disease, and each year, almost 4 million people die from diabetes-related causes. Children, particularly in countries where there is limited access to diabetes care and supplies, die young
    SOURCE: Medical News Today 13 months ago

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