Hearing that your child has diabetes can be an overwhelming shock for parents.
Questions like “Are they going to be alright?” and “What quality of life will they have?” likely rush through your mind.
Thankfully, medical advancements offer new treatments for pediatric diabetes that can significantly keep the disease under control.
Never heard of the condition before? No problem. Here’s a short breakdown.
Diabetes is a condition in which the body has trouble managing blood sugar levels. There are two main types: Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
Pediatric diabetes refers to diabetes in children and adolescents.
Type 1 diabetes occurs when a child's body stops making insulin because the immune system attacks the cells that produce it.
This means the child needs insulin shots for life and can have symptoms such as being very thirsty, frequent urination, weight loss, and fatigue.
Although rare, children with type 2 diabetes have a level of insulin, but it isn’t used properly or there isn’t enough, often due to being overweight and inactivity. It can be managed with healthy eating, exercise, and sometimes medication.
Diabetes care for children is uniquely challenging due to their constant growth and activity, which can cause unpredictable blood sugar levels.
Parents must frequently monitor and adjust insulin and ensure their child follows a diabetes-friendly diet to manage the condition effectively.
The latest innovations in pediatric diabetes management and how they can benefit your child.
Luckily, there have been exciting breakthroughs in managing diabetes in kids.
Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems are game-changers. These devices track blood sugar levels in real-time, offering a clearer picture of your child’s glucose patterns.
This helps in making timely adjustments to insulin doses, reducing the risk of both high and low blood sugar episodes.
Another significant advancement is the hybrid closed-loop insulin delivery system, commonly known as an artificial pancreas.
This system combines continuous glucose management (CGM) with an insulin pump, automatically adjusting insulin delivery based on glucose readings.
It significantly improves blood sugar control and lessens the daily management burden on both kids and their parents.
Clinical trials are vital for developing new treatments and technologies, ensuring their safety and effectiveness for better diabetes care.
Santé Clinical Research leads the way in pediatric diabetes trials, offering early access to cutting-edge treatments and contributing valuable data for future advancements.
Participation gives children a unique opportunity to receive innovative therapies not yet widely available.
We are committed to advancing pediatric diabetes care through clinical trials, providing families with access to the latest treatments.
We focus on conducting Phase 3 and Phase 4 clinical trials. With over three decades of industry experience, our team is well-equipped to handle complex research projects.
Our extensive background in clinical research has established us as the go-to partner for sponsors and clinical research organizations (CROs).
Parents interested in clinical trials for pediatric diabetes management are welcome to contact us.
You can learn more about us if you have any queries or want to know more about our services.
