6 voices in 10 minutes: Preventing hypoglycemia in young children

Authors

  • Fabio Palacios Porta Italian Hospital of Buenos Aires, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47196/diab.v54i3Sup.356

Keywords:

hypoglycemia, children, education

Abstract

6 voices in 10 minutes: Expanding the horizons of education

Prevention of hypoglycemia in young children

Hypoglycemia is a common complication in the treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM1) and interferes with daily activities and is often predictable. While they can rarely lead to permanent long-term sequelae, these hypoglycemias can be potentially serious. Due to the behavior of children of this age, it can often be difficult to identify the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia to initiate immediate treatment.

Education is essential to prevent hypoglycemia and should be directed at parents, family members, teachers, professors, and caregivers in order to recognize the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia and act quickly and appropriately.

Author Biography

Fabio Palacios Porta, Italian Hospital of Buenos Aires, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina

Pediatrician

References

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Published

2023-01-10

How to Cite

Palacios Porta, F. (2023). 6 voices in 10 minutes: Preventing hypoglycemia in young children. Journal of the Argentine Society of Diabetes, 54(3Sup), 80–80. https://doi.org/10.47196/diab.v54i3Sup.356

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Section

6 voices in 10 minutes part 4

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