What is diabetes? Why do children get diabetes? Is it because of eating too much candy? Is diabetes contagious? Are there many children with diabetes? Should I tell my child that I have diabetes? What can I do to treat diabetes in children? —— We hear a lot of questions about diabetes. What is diabetes? Diabetes is caused by a complete failure of the beta cells in our pancreas to secrete insulin, or insufficient insulin secretion, or the failure of insulin to function properly to convert glucose in the blood into energy, resulting in an abnormal rise in blood sugar and a large amount of sugar being excreted in the urine. Why do children get diabetes? Why do some children get diabetes? This mystery has not been completely solved until now. It is not because the child or the parents did something wrong, nor is it because the child eats too many sweets and candies. According to the studies that have been done, it is thought to be related to genetic susceptibility, autoimmune response, and environmental triggers. More sadly, to date, there are no preventive measures that can prevent the development of type 1 diabetes. Is diabetes contagious? Diabetes is not contagious, so we don’t have to worry about relatives, friends, or classmates catching diabetes from a young sugar addict. Are there many children with diabetes? There may not be other children in your class or school who have diabetes, but there are many children around the world who have type 1 diabetes. If you want to talk to children of a similar age who have diabetes, ask your doctor and nurse to help you connect with children who will understand how you feel. Do I have to tell my friends I have diabetes? You may find it difficult to tell your friends that you have diabetes and worry that it will affect your friendship. In fact, they will soon find out that you are no different than you were before. You still go to and from school with everyone, you can walk, run, play soccer, play ball, sing and dance at friends’ gatherings, and go on outings with family or friends. Diabetes is a part of your life and there is no need to feel embarrassed about it. At first, your friends will be curious; you can show them your insulin and tell them what symptoms to expect and what to do if you have a low blood sugar, and they may be able to help you later when they learn about it. Do I have to take insulin? If you have type 1 diabetes, you must have insulin injections. Because, the beta cells of type 1 diabetic children are destroyed and cannot secrete insulin, they can only exogenously supplement their diabetes, otherwise the excessive blood glucose levels cannot be lowered and many acute and chronic complications can arise, even life-threatening. If you have type 2 diabetes, the beta cells can still secrete some insulin and you can rely on diet control, exercise and oral hypoglycemic drugs to control blood sugar, or you can get insulin injections for treatment if your blood sugar is not well controlled and in the later stages of the disease. Does it hurt to take insulin injections? Although children are strong, they are still a little bit afraid of injections. If you have had penicillin injections before, the pain is still pretty bad. However, children look more carefully, your fears will be reduced a little. Insulin injection is now generally done with an insulin injection pen, the needle is much thinner than a normal needle, the thinner the needle, the less painful it is and the less damage it will do. If we use a 32G size needle, the majority of people will not feel any pain when injecting. The insulin pen is simple and easy to use and can be carried around with you. Doctors and nurses will teach you or your parents how to use the insulin pen.