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Diabetes Types and Management in Children by Nor Atikah Enddy is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Diabetes in children primarily involves Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), which results from autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing pancreatic cells, and is characterized by lifelong insulin dependence. The document discusses the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of T1DM, including the risk of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a serious complication that requires immediate medical attention. It outlines diagnostic criteria, treatment protocols for DKA, and emphasizes the impor
- Author
- Nor Atikah Enddy
- Language
- EN