Issues in the Care of Infants and Toddlers With Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus

Infants and children in the preschool age group who have insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus present a unique set ofproblems to the health care provider and to their families. These management issues include difficulty in achieving maximal metabolic control; the limited ability of the child to commu...

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Published in:The Diabetes educator 1991-04, Vol.17 (2), p.107-110
Main Authors: Kushion, Wendy, Salisbury, Patricia J., Seitz, Kathleen W, Wilson, Bruce E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child, Preschool
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 - drug therapy
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 - nursing
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 - therapy
Family - psychology
Humans
Infant
Nursing
Outpatient Clinics, Hospital
Patient Care Planning
Patient Care Team - organization & administration
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Summary:Infants and children in the preschool age group who have insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus present a unique set ofproblems to the health care provider and to their families. These management issues include difficulty in achieving maximal metabolic control; the limited ability of the child to communicate feelings and needs; a significant financial burden to many young families; and the increased family stress and altered psychodynamics seen in families with very young children with chronic illnesses. The lability of diet, exercise, emotions, and overall life-style seen in this age group exacerbates each of these problems markedly. This paper addresses the challenges that these children present; discusses the issues and controversies; and describes how the Diabetes Clinic at Michigan State University uses a combination of methodologies and disciplines to deal with these problem areas.
ISSN:0145-7217
1554-6063
DOI:10.1177/014572179101700217