Juvenile Diabetes Association

What does the  Juvenile Diabetes Association Do? The Juvenile Diabetes Association (JDA) publishes detailed recommendations and guidelines for the management of type 1 diabetes in the form of position statements, consensus statements, and technical reviews. This mainly includes special considerations, recommendations, and standards of medical care for children and adolescents. Other position statements include age-specific guidelines for screening for retinopathy and neuropathy in juvenile diabetes. Special care for children with diabetes The JDA has published recommendations regarding certain aspects of juvenile diabetes that apply specifically to children and adolescents while taking into account care at…

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Juvenile Diabetes Diet

Proper management of type 1 diabetes requires maintaining a healthy diet designed to ensure proper nutrition while monitoring the intake of fat, protein, and carbohydrates. However, it is essential to understand that there is no single universal type 1 diabetes diet. Proper management of the condition involves being mindful of what and how you eat and how the body responds to certain foods. Why Should you Follow a Juvenile Diabetes Diet? Although there’s no universal diet for juvenile diabetes, people with the condition need to monitor their blood glucose levels closely. Without insulin therapy, proper…

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