Can children also be diagnosed with diabetes?

Standard Media – Dr Ombeva Malande

While diabetes is a common disease of adults, it is increasingly becoming a common disease among children. Diabetes is actually one of the most common chronic diseases among children. It follows problems with handling of sugar in the body. There are two types of diabetes, Type 1 and Type 2. When diabetes strikes during childhood, it is routinely assumed to be Type 1, or juvenile-onset, diabetes. (more)