Question
On December 15, 2015, the child was diagnosed with a cold at a children’s hospital due to high fever. Subsequently, on December 17, the child was hospitalized due to shock and was confirmed to have Type 1 diabetes. In the two months prior to treatment, the child had been hospitalized three times. Currently, the child is treated with pre-meal insulin injections, including two short-acting and one intermediate-acting insulin, with a total daily dose of 48 units, and blood sugar control ranges around 8 mmol/L, sometimes reaching 14-15 mmol/L. Inquire whether traditional Chinese medicine can be used for treatment or to stabilize blood sugar levels.
Answer
The patient’s condition indicates that the child has Type 1 diabetes and is currently receiving insulin treatment, but the results are not ideal. Consider using traditional Chinese medicine as an adjunctive treatment. For diabetic children, dietary management is crucial; adopt sugar-free and low-starch diets, minimize fruit intake, and increase vegetable consumption. If conditions permit, insulin pumps can be used for treatment. Relying solely on traditional Chinese medicine is unlikely to achieve therapeutic goals, but it can serve as an adjunctive treatment method.