{"id":148,"date":"2014-11-25T17:53:45","date_gmt":"2014-11-25T12:23:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myopd.in\/blog\/?p=148"},"modified":"2014-11-27T13:16:30","modified_gmt":"2014-11-27T07:46:30","slug":"diabetes-in-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myopd.in\/blog\/diabetes-in-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Diabetes in Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We come across a lot of literature about Diabetes and its effect on individuals at mid-life or old age. However, very little is read about Diabetes in kids. With advent of fast food, the situation is even more dangerous.\u00a0MyOPD team had a quick conversation with Dr. Asmit Vaidya<\/a>\u00a0to get his perspective on the topic.<\/p>\n

Team MyOPD:\u00a0How early in life can one get Diabetic?<\/em><\/p>\n

Dr. Vaidya:\u00a0As early as 5 yrs.<\/p>\n

Team MyOPD:\u00a0If it is hereditary, what should be done to avoid the passage to the progeny?<\/em><\/p>\n

Dr. Vaidya:\u00a0It is hereditary. Nothing can be done.\u00a0One is more likely to get Diabetes at a early age if 1st degree relatives have Diabetes.<\/p>\n

Team MyOPD:\u00a0Would excessive consumption of chocolates by kids (< 10 yr olds) result in Diabetes?<\/em><\/p>\n

Dr. Vaidya:\u00a0No relation of chocolate consumption.<\/p>\n

Team MyOPD:\u00a0Would consumption of fast food, burgers result in Diabetes?<\/em><\/p>\n

Dr. Vaidya:\u00a0Fast food causes obesity …that can lead to Diabetes at a later age.<\/p>\n

Team MyOPD:\u00a0We all know that a physical activity is good. However, how much is really enough for these kids considering they have a high sugar intake.<\/em><\/p>\n

Dr. Vaidya:\u00a0Children should play physically exhausting games for 1 hr.<\/p>\n

Team MyOPD:\u00a0What are the typical symptoms that a child would demonstrate when Diabetic? This would help parents to get the child to a physician earlier.<\/em><\/p>\n

Dr. Vaidya:\u00a0Symptoms of Diabetes are – Polyuria\u00a0 – increased urination; Polydipsia – increased thirst; Polyphagia – Increased hunger; Failure to gain weight.<\/p>\n

Team MyOPD: Thank you Dr. Vaidya for your guidance on this topic.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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