Diabetes
CLC: Health Promotion Presentation
Juvenile Diabetes (Type I)
Impact of Juvenile Diabetes During
Childhood and Adulthood
• Will affect every aspect of a child 's and adult’s life, with multiple lifestyle changes such as blood sugar checks, insulin administration, diet modifications, and daily exercise.
• If blood sugar is not controlled (either too high or too low) it will have an effect on how a patient feels each day.
• Because the body doesn’t produce any insulin (insulin dependence), juvenile diabetes will continue into adulthood. • Usually diagnosed in childhood but can occur at any age.
• Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to issues such as diabetic ketoacidosis, heart and kidney disease, and more.
Demographic & Health Statistics
• Type 1 diabetes affects 1.25 million individuals including:
• One million adults over the age of 20 and 200,000 children and adolescents.
• By 2050, nearly 5 million individuals in the United States are expected to be diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.
• According to the CDC type 1 diabetes is the most prevalent form of diabetes mellitus in all racial and ethnic groups. • Highest incidence occurs among White Americans and the Hispanic population.
(Type 1 Diabetes Facts, n.d.;
Diabetes in Youth, 2014)
Effects of Type 1 Diabetes
• Cardiovascular disease: chest pain (angina), heart attack, narrowing of arteries (atherosclerosis) & hypertension
• Cerebrovascular disease: stroke
• Retinopathy: microvascular damage to the retina of the eyes
• Nephropathy (kidney damage): leading cause of end-stage renal disease
& kidney failure
• Neuropathy (nerve damage): loss of sensation in lower extremities & increased risk for lower limb amputation
• Skin conditions: increased susceptibility to recurring bacterial & fungal infections • Sexual dysfunction: decreased libido, reduced sexual response, vaginal dryness, & erectile dysfunction
• Mental illness: increased rates of anxiety disorders, depression, and eating disorders
(Type 1 diabetes, 2015;
Juvenile Diabetes (Type I)
Impact of Juvenile Diabetes During
Childhood and Adulthood
• Will affect every aspect of a child 's and adult’s life, with multiple lifestyle changes such as blood sugar checks, insulin administration, diet modifications, and daily exercise.
• If blood sugar is not controlled (either too high or too low) it will have an effect on how a patient feels each day.
• Because the body doesn’t produce any insulin (insulin dependence), juvenile diabetes will continue into adulthood. • Usually diagnosed in childhood but can occur at any age.
• Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to issues such as diabetic ketoacidosis, heart and kidney disease, and more.
Demographic & Health Statistics
• Type 1 diabetes affects 1.25 million individuals including:
• One million adults over the age of 20 and 200,000 children and adolescents.
• By 2050, nearly 5 million individuals in the United States are expected to be diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.
• According to the CDC type 1 diabetes is the most prevalent form of diabetes mellitus in all racial and ethnic groups. • Highest incidence occurs among White Americans and the Hispanic population.
(Type 1 Diabetes Facts, n.d.;
Diabetes in Youth, 2014)
Effects of Type 1 Diabetes
• Cardiovascular disease: chest pain (angina), heart attack, narrowing of arteries (atherosclerosis) & hypertension
• Cerebrovascular disease: stroke
• Retinopathy: microvascular damage to the retina of the eyes
• Nephropathy (kidney damage): leading cause of end-stage renal disease
& kidney failure
• Neuropathy (nerve damage): loss of sensation in lower extremities & increased risk for lower limb amputation
• Skin conditions: increased susceptibility to recurring bacterial & fungal infections • Sexual dysfunction: decreased libido, reduced sexual response, vaginal dryness, & erectile dysfunction
• Mental illness: increased rates of anxiety disorders, depression, and eating disorders
(Type 1 diabetes, 2015;
References: • Enzlin, P., Mathieu, C., Van den Bruel, A., Vanderschueren, D., & Demyttenaere, K. (2003). Prevalence and Predictors of Sexual Dysfunction in Patients With Type 1 Diabetes • Lewis, S.L, Dirksen, S.R., Keitkemper, M.M., Bucher, L., & Camera, I.M. (2011). Medical-surgical nursing: Assessment and management of clinical problems • McCoy, K. (2009 ). The History of Diabetes. Everyday Health Media. Retrieved from http://www.everydayhealth.com/diabetes/understanding/diabetes-mellitus-through-time.aspx • McCoy, K., & Bass, P.F. (2009). Sexual Issues and Type 1 Diabetes. Everyday Health Media. Retrieved from http://www.everydayhealth.com/type-1-diabetes/type-1-diabetes-sexual- issues.aspx • National Conference of State Legislatures. (2013). Diabetes Health Coverage: State Laws and Programs.