Chapter 69

Diabetes in Childhood

Jennifer M. Ikle

Jennifer M. Ikle

Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA

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Ananta Addala

Ananta Addala

Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA

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David M. Maahs

David M. Maahs

Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA

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First published: 12 January 2024

Summary

This chapter focuses on the practical aspects of the management of type 1 diabetes in children. The classic presentation of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) in a thin, dehydrated child with Kussmaul breathing, abdominal pain, vomiting, and impaired neurological status affects less than half of cases presenting in high-income countries today. While type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes have multifactorial aetiologies, monogenic causes of diabetes are also important causes of pediatric diabetes. The clinical presentation of DKA includes abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting, which can mimic an acute abdomen. Initial education should provide a basic understanding of the pathophysiology of diabetes and its treatment to ensure that families feel confident in providing diabetes care at home. Children with diabetes spend a significant portion of their day in school; therefore, diabetes management in school is a critical part of their diabetes management plan.

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