is type1 diabetes dangerous to a 5 year old boy?

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Answer 1

Hi,

Is this a hypothetical question because you're worried or has he already been diagnosed? If you're worried you should always go and speak to your dr.

If your son has been diagnosed try not to worry. Diabetes take time to get used to but it is treatable and will not stop him from doing most of the things he's used to doing. It is not uncommon for very young children to be diagnosed with diabetes so don't worry - you're not alone.

As for the question of 'dangerous' this is maybe the wrong term. He will need extra special attention, especially at this age because he probably won't be able to tell you if he's hypo, but you will both get used to diabetes and it will seem like a normal part of life eventually. Try not to dwell on potential complications - these are a long way away if they happen at all - as long as his diabetes is well controled (give yourself time to get it right - it's not easy at first but in the short term will do little lasting dammage) it's likely he will stay healthy. For someone as young as 5 there is every chance that there will be a cure for diabetes within his lifetime, and because his blood sugars will hopefully be well controlled he may not suffer any complications at all.

You might need some extra support for yourself too - having a child with diabetes can be scary and hard work, esp. at first - make sure that you have people around you who can support you and try to find out as much as you can about the condition so that you can give him the support he needs. A good book is "Type 1 Diabetes in Children, Adolescents and Young Adults" by Ragnar Hanas, also check out www.diabetes.org.uk and www.jdrf.org.uk - these are the leading diabetes charities in the UK. You could also ask at the hospital clinic if you could speak to other parents of children with diabetes. I run a support group for parents/carers of children with diabetes in Grampian - feel free to email me if you're not getting the help you need.

Try not to worry - he will cope with his diabetes and it won't stop him from having a normal life - diabetes is more hastle than danger.

Good luck xx

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Answer 4

As previously said, diabetes CAN be dangerous to anyone of any age, but it doesn't have to be. If diabetes is well controlled with a balanced diet and the right medication, a person with diabetes can live a full, happy and most of all, normal life. There are just certain extra precautions to take if they have fallen ill, etc.

If you have any concerns, speak to your doctor. I've been diabetic since I was 9, and I'm quite happily living a normal life, and studying to be a childrens nurse.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Not once it's diagnosed by the time he's 6 he'll very probably be able to take care of it himself , I have a niece and a nephew who are 6 and 8 an both diabetic , an they tell their mother off when she asks if they've done their injections .

oh and they do keep her up to date on all the different types of chocolate bars and sweets and Easter eggs and whatever that are made specifically for diabetics .

I imagine you are worried to death but really it's no big deal nowadays you should act as if it's perfectly normal because if you make a fuss it will only make it harder for your son .

Answer 7

Type 1 diabetes can be extremely dangerous to any one of any age.
The parents of child in question must follow the instructions given by the Diabetic Clinic, or he could even die.
Your surgery may have a "Diabetes Nurse" who will be ready and willing to help with any problems concerning the child.
Good luck.

Answer 8

Of course it is. Even worse for little kids because they don't know all the ins and outs of it, what they can and not eat, having a snack if they're going to be running around a lot. It's a lot for an adult to take in. He has to learn the signs of an on-coming hypo', the list and dangers are endless.

Answer 9

Yes, Type 1 diabetes is dangerous, to anyone. Becuase if you can't take care of yourself, you can have problems that could lead to needing an amputation, and even coma and death.
Type 1 diabetes is generally where the body stops making its own insulin at all. So they need shots to bring their natural blood sugar down. High blood sugar, if left untreated, can cause dehydration, blindness, brain damage, coma, and death. On the other hand, using too much insulin can cause hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar. Which can also lead to brain damage, muscle damage, and coma/death. the body needs the sugar to function, to "burn", but it can't handle too high of it.

Answer 10

Hi,
I'm not a medical practitioner, but any sort of diabeties is dangerous, you can go blind loose limbs but most important of all see your doctor for testing and securing the proper medication. dont leave it too long as its a life your playing with.

This is the same with any disease that you get...

Hope this helps you out

GarCol
Western Australia
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