Due to changed lifestyle we are seeing diabetes very common in children. Type-1 and type-2 diabetes is seen nowadays, which is very dangerous for the future of children.
Small tips for the parents:
Talk freely with children, Educate them about health, involve them in your work, Emotional support, don’t make children feel different, Develop a healthy routine, encourage them in every action. Make children to participate in all the activities
A few tips to control the rising diabetes in children:
1. Parents educate their children on how dangerous sugary and processed food can be. Instead of Maida, items made of wheat will be advised to use, cereal or fruits with low sugar content.
2. Diabetes affects the physical health and mental health of children. Thus it is important to for a child know about their condition. This can easily manage diabetes. They feel stressed when they are with friends. This affects their confidence. Working on building self confidence is also important.
3. Children should be allowed to prepare their food instead of controlling them. This not only boosts their self-confidence, but also helps them adopt healthy eating habits. Apart from this, physical activity is also crucial and should be made aware of this. Exercise is one of the simplest ways to help manage diabetes. It is also good for their mental well-being.
How to control diabetes in children?
A balanced and nutritious diet is essential to control diabetes in children. Eat more vegetables, fruits, whole grains and protein. Complete control should be kept on sugar and carbohydrate food.
Keep children active in physical activity, including regular aerobic exercise and sports. Also, checking the sugar level every day will help you to know about the sugar level.
Here are some alternative and healthy desserts…
Dark chocolate, Cereal flour, Dry Fruits Laddu, Foods made from fruits (smoothies, custard etc...) Chikki, Makhana, Biscuits made from grains.