Diabetes in Children: Healthy Nutrition Without Deprivation

Quick Answer

Children with Type 1 diabetes need a balanced and healthy diet, but not a severely restrictive one. The key is learning carbohydrate counting and balancing insulin with food, while allowing the child to enjoy their childhood and food within a healthy framework. Open communication, good planning, and family involvement are all essential for success.

Understanding Type 1 Diabetes in Children

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks the beta cells in the pancreas responsible for producing insulin. Unlike Type 2 diabetes, it has nothing to do with excess weight or lifestyle - it's nobody's fault.

As a clinical nutritionist working with many families who have children with diabetes, I completely understand the fears and challenges you face. The first question every parent asks is: 'What can my child eat?' And the answer I always love to start with is: 'Almost everything, in the right way.'

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