Diabetes in Children - A Guide for Families
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Has your child been diagnosed with diabetes and are you anxious? Or maybe he has diabetes for a while but you feel like you are flopping. Sometimes parents and families need to understand how diabetes affects family dynamism and how they can support it. Whether your child is a baby, teen, or in elementary school, families often need guidance on how to help their children lead a normal life.
Here is a brief guide for families with a child with diabetes.
Be prepared for misconceptions
Parents and children with diabetes have to deal with different misconceptions about diabetes. It is better to take a look at the most common myths and questions and prepare your answer. You may want to teach your child to respond to these misconceptions as well.
* "Do I get diabetes from you / your child?" Of course not - diabetes is not contagious.
* "I can not invite you / your child to my birthday party!" Children with diabetes may not be invited to birthday parties because many hosts/parents do not want the responsibility of a diabetic child, especially a child surrounded by sweet birthdays. We hope you can work with the parents of children who have a birthday party and allow your child to participate in any capacity that suits you.
"Would you die if you ate sugar?" Some people think that if they eat sugar, diabetics will be "poisoned".
"You must have consumed a lot of sugar as a child/infant; that's why you have diabetes." Many people believe that eating too much sugar causes diabetes.
Research
To help make the illness less frightening, research the facts and circumstances of the illness. That way, when the doctor talks to you about the illness, you will not be afraid of the situation and you will know what he is talking about. Knowledge can help you feel empowered. You can also use your research to help make a plan that will make many families feel more secure.
Include other family members
If possible, schedule family meals and even snacks at regular times. Some families spend their time eating the snack that most diabetics need. Everyone in the family needs to know how to recognize the symptoms of a problem - especially high or low blood sugar.
Participation
Join the Diabetes Community in your area and/or online. There are various diabetes camps, online forms, and support groups that can help your family cope with diabetes. These groups can also help your child learn how to cope with diabetes now and in the future.
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