I was reading that there is a growing number of children in the US who are diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Apparently, some children are very young when they are first diagnosed, and the numbers are still on the rise. What effect does diabetes have on child development, if I may ask?
The answer to the question you asked is not simple, nor the same for everyone. Most children will not be affected by their diabetes all that much, once they get used to a complex medical regime and regular check ups, but let's not forget that diabetes is a lifelong disease that is not free from challenges. Even if there are no other outward effects, diabetes is still a very serious matter.