Seema Kumar

Mayo Clinic, M.D., pediatric endocrinology

[Seema Kumar @DrSeemaKumar]

Thanks for having us. The chat was very informative. #kidsdiabetes

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Q- Foundations such as JDRF, local support groups #kidsdiabetes

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Q8- Parents should have their child followed at a center with expertise in management of children withh diabetes #kidsdiabetes

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Q7- Make sure that the camp staff are familiar with your daughter's insulin program and meal plan #kidsdiabetes

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@SharonTheimer No, all forms of exercise are beneficial #kidsdiabetes

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@SharonTheimer Exercise helps children with both type of diabetes. It may lower blood sugar in type 1 diabetics #kidsdiabetes

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Q7- Most children with diabetes do not miss a significant amount of school if they are well controlled #kidsdiabetes

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Q7- As children spend a significant amount of time at school, educating the teacher is important #kidsdiabetes

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Q7- Schools should have clear cut care plans for diabetes management #kidsdiabetes

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Q7-Children do better in schools with personneln who have knowledge in diabetes management #kidsdiabetes

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Q6- Providing good diabetes education upfront will help decrease cost #kidsdiabetes

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Q6- We can avoid increased costs of type 2 diabetes by following a healthy lifestyle and decreasing obesity #kidsdiabetes

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Q6- By providing healthy foods to our children and by becoming more active #kidsdiabetes

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Q5- Will my child ever be cured of their diabetes #kidsdiabetes

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Q5- Parents often ask doctors if the children can continue to participate in sports #kidsdiabetes

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Q5- It would be helpful to know other families that may have children with diabetes. #kidsdiabetes

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Q5- Support from a dietician and a diabetic nurse educator are crucial #kidsdiabetes

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T5- The family should meet with a team that has expertise in seeing children with type 1 diabetes #kidsdiabetes

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@diabetesfacts Yes, the number of children with type 1 and type 2 diabetes is expected to increase #kidsdiabetes

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T4- In some adolescents with type 2 diabetes, bariatric surgery may have a role #kidsdiabetes