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With treatment and lifestyle management, children with juvenile or Type 1 diabetes, can live long, healthy lives. At Beacon Children\u2019s Hospital, we\u2019re here to help.<\/p>\n
Our care team consists of endocrinologists (physicians who specialize in disorders related to hormones), diabetes nurse educators, dieticians and social workers who provide your child or teen with a comprehensive treatment plan that encourages a healthy and independent lifestyle.<\/p>\n
Your body breaks down the sugars and starches you eat into a simple sugar called glucose. It uses glucose for energy. Insulin is a hormone the body needs to get glucose from the bloodstream into the cells of the body. In people with Type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce insulin.<\/p>\n
The signs and symptoms of type 1 diabetes in children usually develop quickly, and may include:<\/p>\n
Children in our inpatient pediatric units are assessed for education and social needs and learn about such topics as:<\/p>\n
Children in our outpatient diabetes program receive individual appointments with a pediatric certified diabetes educator. Topics include:<\/p>\n
If you suspect your child has a hormone disorder or has the warning signs of diabetes, your first step is to talk with your pediatrician. Your child\u2019s primary care provider can evaluate your child\u2019s health and make recommendations and, when needed, a referral to our pediatric endocrinology team.<\/p>\n
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