Question
My friend and his partner have their first child, who has been diagnosed with Type 1 pediatric diabetes and requires lifelong insulin injections. Now they have a second child and are worried that this child might also develop diabetes like their older brother. How can one prevent children from developing diabetes?
Answer
The prevention strategies for Type 2 diabetes can be divided into three levels: primary prevention aims to prevent the occurrence of Type 2 diabetes; secondary prevention is to prevent complications in diagnosed Type 2 diabetes patients; and tertiary prevention is to reduce complications of diabetes, lower the disability and mortality rates, and stabilize the quality of life for patients. It is recommended to increase the intake of fruits and vegetables to prevent pediatric diabetes.