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ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE REGARDING LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION FOR CHILD WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES AMONG CAREGIVERS

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Ms. Vaishali Jagtap, Dr. (Mrs) Nisha Naik
ยป doi: 10.31838/ecb/2023.12.si5.070

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Objective โ€“ The purpose of this study was to find the Knowledge of life style modification for children with type 1 Diabetes among their Caregivers Research Design and Methods - A pilot study was conducted on 20 Caregivers of child with Type 1 Diabetes. Knowledge of Caregivers regarding lifestyle modification for child with Type 1 Diabeteswas assessed in Paediatric OPD using self reported Questionnaire. The laboratory value of HbA1c in children was also recorded. Result-The study show that maximum caregivers (95%) has average knowledge about life style Modification practices forchild with type 1 Diabetes and only 5% has good knowledge. The HbA1c level of children was also recorded which an indicator of glycemic control is in past three months and it was found to be poor in 18 children (90%) and the value was more than 8% it was found good in 2 children (10%) and the value was between 7-8%. Conclusion - The knowledge of life style Modification practices forchild with type 1 can help in maintaining the Blood sugar level in child and also to maintain the Glycemic control with Insulin therapy, diet, Physical activity, prevention and management of Hypoglycemia which can prevent long term complications in children.

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