Unique case from real life practice.
Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is a form of diabetes mellitus that results from the autoimmune destruction of the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. For economically backward children, understanding and dealing with the disorder can be quite challenging. Here, I describe a female with T1DM and how her enrolment into the changing diabetes in children program brought about a positive change for her. Financial, medical and psychological support at the right time will help these children to gain independence.
Consultant Endocrinologist, Hinduja National Hospital, Maharashtra, India ; Consultant Endocrinologist, Hope and Care Centre, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Manoj
M
Chadha
Changing diabetes in children; diabetes; type 1 diabetes