Poor diet and deteriorating lifestyle have made people a victim of diabetes at an early age. There are two types of diabetes, one type-1 and the other type-2 diabetes. Insulin is not produced at all in type 1 diabetes patients whereas in type 2 diabetes patients insulin is made in less quantity. Type 1 diabetes is increasing rapidly in children. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has released guidelines for type 1 diabetes management for the first time in India.
According to ICMR, more than one million children in the world are suffering from type-1 diabetes. India has the highest incidence of type 1 diabetes among children. According to the ICMR report, the number of patients with type-1 diabetes in India has increased by 150% in the last three decades. Known as the silent killer, this disease can cause stroke and heart diseases.
Patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes have numbness in their hands and feet and a tingling feeling in the hands and feet. Now the question arises that why type 1 diabetes is spreading rapidly in children? Know that what should be the level of sugar in the blood of children according to age.
Causes of type 1 diabetes in children: Poor diet and unhealthy lifestyle are making children a victim of type 1 diabetes. In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas is unable to produce insulin. The hormone insulin controls the level of sugar in the blood. Research is ongoing to find out why there is an increase in the incidence of type 1 diabetes in children. Many studies have revealed that heredity, diet and environment are responsible for type 1 diabetes in children.
How much is the blood sugar of children with diabetes.
The fasting sugar level for children 6 years to 12 years is between 80 and 180 mg/dL, the level before meals can be 90-180 mg/dL. The post prandial sugar level should be 140 mg/dL. While at night May be 100-180 mg/dl.
Fasting Blood Sugar Levels in Teenagers 13 to 19 Years Old
Fasting blood sugar level in teenagers of 13 – 19 years is 70 to 150 mg/dl Before eating, the blood sugar level of youth should be 90 to 130 mg/dl and the blood sugar level should be 90 to 150 mg/dl at night.