title: Management of the young diabetic in general practice.
abstract: The doctor and both parents should share a complete understanding of the principles of optimal control of a child's diabetes. The most realistic aim of management is to achieve near normal blood glucose concentrations in the few hours before meals rather than in the post-absorptive period. Initial stabilisation and training of the young diabetic is usually best-carried out in a hospital. However, day-to-day problems encountered by the established diabetic will present to the family doctor for management. Occasional review of the diabetic state, encouragement, and an attempt to solve the day-to-day problems of diabetes will usually allow a diabetic youngster to grow up with confidence and good health.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000150:complications; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000628:therapy; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000150:complications / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000188:drug therapy*; D016883:Diabetic Ketoacidosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006029:Glycosuria / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007003:Hypoglycemia / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000188:drug therapy; D007328:Insulin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007659:Ketones / Q000652:urine; D008297:Male; D009765:Obesity; D014839:Vomiting / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D007328:Insulin; D007659:Ketones