(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
Community support is an essential part of well-managed diabetes care in children and according to Professor Abdul-Badi Abou-Samra, Chairman of Internal Medicine at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) and Director of the Qatar Metabolic Institute (QMI), this means educating a child's entire support system about their condition.
Successfully managing the health of a child with diabetes requires ongoing support from paediatric health care providers and individuals in the child's social network, including family, teachers and other school staff. This support is particularly important for young children with Type 1 diabetes, as limited communication and motor skills, cognitive abilities, and emotional maturity can challenge their ability to manage the disease.
'When a child has diabetes, preparing for school requires a little more planning. Children spend nearly half of their waking hours in school, so reliable diabetes care during the school day is extremely important to ensure the child is safe and remains healthy, said Professor Abou-Samra.
While middle-school students may have the skills necessary to perform their own blood glucose monitoring and insulin injections, some supervision is usually required. In the case of younger children, adults will need to provide most, if not all, of the care.
Professor Abou-Samra says it is important that teachers and other school staff have the information and training they need to support the child while under their care. In recognition of World Diabetes Day, held annually on 14 November, HMC has planned a full month of activities to highlight the importance of diabetes awareness, education, and research.
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