Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Children with Type 1 Diabetes: Behavioral Patterns and Clinical Manifestation as Predictive Factors Ana Fitria Nusantara, Ainul Yaqin Salam, Eva Sulistiana
Department of Nursing, Hafshawaty Institute of Health Science Zainul Hasan Islamic Boarding school
Abstract
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (DM type 1) is occasionally becoming more common in Indonesia. According to the Indonesian Pediatrician Association (IDAI), as many as 1220 children in Indonesia had type 1 DM in 2018. Lack of family education on type 1 DM might be fatal for sufferers. Diabetic ketoacidosis is one of the most prevalent side effects (DKA). Children can die if they do not receive care in a timely manner. In order to forecast the likelihood of developing DKA, this study attempts to detect behavioral trends and clinical manifestations in kids with type 1 diabetes. A qualitative phenomenology-based research design was adopted for this study. Unstructured interviews were used to gather the data, which was then analyzed using the Van Manen method. The findings revealed that the individuals^ eating habits included consuming sugary drinks, buying prohibited items away from the house without their parents^ knowledge, and eating portions that increased over time. Weight loss, frequent drinking, shortness of breath, and diminished consciousness are clinical symptoms. The sooner the patient receives assistance to prevent a worsening of his condition, the sooner the symptoms and behavioral abnormalities can be recognized.
