Remember that the information presented here is not intended to replace the care of your own doctor. Before making any changes in the management of
your own illness, you should consult your physician or other qualified medical professionals.
Question
I currently work with a gentleman who just found that out his 11 year old
daughter has diabetes. I am not sure to what extent she has diabetes, but
I do know that he is scared and wants to do what is best.
I am sure
his doctor gave him some information, but I would like to get him more detailed
information to help him and his family deal with this disease. I would greatly
appreciate any assistance you could provide.
Answer
Any child of 11 years of age who is diagnosed with diabetes should be under
the care of a pediatric diabetes team that includes a pediatric
endocrinologist, diabetes nurse educator, diabetes dietitian, social worker
or counselor, and other resources who could help the patient and family
cope with the illness.
If this is not the case for your friend, he should ask for a
referral
to a specialty center that can provide such services.
There are many resources on-line: go to Google and type in "children with
diabetes" to find some!
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