Do you or someone you know suffer from type 1 or 2 diabetes? Heres some more information Kidzworld about diabetes and how it can be treated, diagnosed and prevented...
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When you have diabetes, your body doesn't have the tools necessary to burn sugar properly, so carbohydrates and by engaging in physical activity on a regular basis. This is especially true for kids who are diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.
My mom is an insulin-dependant diabetic. She has been since age 13. Since it is genetic, but skips a generation, I did not get diabetes (thank the Lord), but sadly, my child and/or third child will get diabetes, according to my mom. See, these people invented a really nifty pump that pumps insulin into her body through a tube, and instead of taking shots every meal, all she has to do is tell it the amount of insulin she needs (according to what she eats) and it gives it to her. She changes the tube every four days (sanitary reasons). It's really easy for her. The reason my grandfather had diabetes is cause it was Type 2. Diabetes can also be hard finacially, because it often causes other disoders in the body, such as arthritis and glaucoma, which means we have to get more prescription medicines along with the insulin needed. Diabetes is much more than just a disease.
Kidz Submit by: 3b4z2e
Nickname: spoonerouno
Age: 14
- For more helpful information on dealing with either type of diabetes, head to the American Diabetes Association.
