Students with Type 1 diabetes be given proper care

Subject : Science and technology

Section: Health

Concept :

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has written to the Education Boards of all States and UTs, saying that it is the duty of schools to ensure that children with Type 1 diabetes are provided with proper care and required facilities.

Type 1 diabetes

Type 1 diabetes is a condition in which the immune system destroys insulin-making cells in the pancreas called the “beta cells”.
Thus the disease is caused by an autoimmune reaction.
Since the pancreas doesn’t produce insulin or produces very little insulin, the blood sugar can’t get into cells and builds up in the bloodstream.
Insulin helps blood sugar enter the cells in the body for use as energy.
Type 1 diabetes was earlier known as “insulin-dependent or juvenile diabetes”.
Type 1 diabetes is less common than type 2 diabetes which is common among adults.
Type 1 diabetes cannot be prevented but can be treated successfully by managing sugar levels via managing insulin levels.
Hypoglycemia and Diabetic Ketoacidosis are two common complications associated with diabetes.
Hypoglycemia refers to low blood sugar levels.
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious complication of diabetes, which develops when the body lacks the required amount of insulin to let blood sugar into cells.
Since the body does not get enough glucose for fuel, it breaks down fat cells instead. This creates chemicals called ketones.

For notes on NCPCR , refer – https://optimizeias.com/ncpcr/