<p> Isolation at friends’ birthday parties and lack of understanding by teachers towards their mood swings, are some of the problems faced by young diabetics. </p>.<p>With the rising popularity of fast food at parties, they are unable to eat what others eat, and hence, feel out of the place. <br /><br />School teachers are unaware of their eating patterns, thus creating an insensitive environment to the diabetic kids<br /><br />Some of these concerns were raised at a workshop on type one diabetics in New Delhi on Sunday. Sixty odd patients in the age group ranging from 3 to 29 years gathered to articulate their problems and to find answers. <br /><br />Parents of diabetic patients were also present at the workshop.<br />“School-going children take morning shot of insulin in early morning but only two hours later, they start feeling irritable and restless.</p>.<p> At times, they are scolded for their behaviour. The only thing needed to be done is to give them light food like a fruit, or biscuits, or few almonds. Thus, they will not have to wait till recess to eat, which becomes a need two hours after taking in insulin,” said diabetologist Dr A K Jhingan. <br /><br />He said teachers and friends of diabetic children should be sensitised about their specific needs.<br /><br />Similarly, he added, diabetic children should be allowed to eat things such as burgers and ice-creams once in a while.<br /><br />“At parties, a burger stuffed with tomatoes and cucumber can be prepared for them so that they can eat with friends and not feel left out,” said Dr Jhingan.<br /><br />Other issue raised in the workshop was pertaining to physical exercises and games. There is a misunderstanding that diabetic kids should not be involved in physical work. Thus, they are discouraged from participating in games and are restrained from being a part of sporting teams in schools.<br /><br />“Imran Khan, former cricket captain of Pakistan and one of the best fast bowlers of his times, was a type-1diabetic. Sir Steven Redgrave won his fifth Olympic Gold medal for rowing after being diagnosed of type-1 diabetes. Thus, these children should be allowed to play as much as possible,” said Dr Jhingan.<br /></p>
<p> Isolation at friends’ birthday parties and lack of understanding by teachers towards their mood swings, are some of the problems faced by young diabetics. </p>.<p>With the rising popularity of fast food at parties, they are unable to eat what others eat, and hence, feel out of the place. <br /><br />School teachers are unaware of their eating patterns, thus creating an insensitive environment to the diabetic kids<br /><br />Some of these concerns were raised at a workshop on type one diabetics in New Delhi on Sunday. Sixty odd patients in the age group ranging from 3 to 29 years gathered to articulate their problems and to find answers. <br /><br />Parents of diabetic patients were also present at the workshop.<br />“School-going children take morning shot of insulin in early morning but only two hours later, they start feeling irritable and restless.</p>.<p> At times, they are scolded for their behaviour. The only thing needed to be done is to give them light food like a fruit, or biscuits, or few almonds. Thus, they will not have to wait till recess to eat, which becomes a need two hours after taking in insulin,” said diabetologist Dr A K Jhingan. <br /><br />He said teachers and friends of diabetic children should be sensitised about their specific needs.<br /><br />Similarly, he added, diabetic children should be allowed to eat things such as burgers and ice-creams once in a while.<br /><br />“At parties, a burger stuffed with tomatoes and cucumber can be prepared for them so that they can eat with friends and not feel left out,” said Dr Jhingan.<br /><br />Other issue raised in the workshop was pertaining to physical exercises and games. There is a misunderstanding that diabetic kids should not be involved in physical work. Thus, they are discouraged from participating in games and are restrained from being a part of sporting teams in schools.<br /><br />“Imran Khan, former cricket captain of Pakistan and one of the best fast bowlers of his times, was a type-1diabetic. Sir Steven Redgrave won his fifth Olympic Gold medal for rowing after being diagnosed of type-1 diabetes. Thus, these children should be allowed to play as much as possible,” said Dr Jhingan.<br /></p>
