Care of the child or adolescent with type 1 diabetes

Type 1 diabetes in children and adolescents is a complex disease requiring multifaceted care. Children are managed with a combination of insulin by in jection or pump, meal planning, and blood glucose self-monitoring. Close fo llow-up by a pediatric diabetes treatment team is recommended for most chil dren. Concerns related to short- and long-term complications and the comple xity of day-to-day management comprise the difficulties reported by parents and their children with type 1 diabetes.