Term | Pediatric Diabetes Management Clinics |
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Code | LT-1750.1750-700 |
Definition | Programs that provide comprehensive preventive, diagnostic and treatment services for infants, children and adolescents who have diabetes, a chronic, incurable disease in which the pancreas fails to produce enough insulin to allow the body to adequately metabolize sugar. The disease can be managed through a combination of diet, exercise, insulin and hygienic measures. |
Created | 3/10/92 |
Changed | 4/19/07 |
Use References |
Juvenile Diabetes Clinics Paediatric Diabetes Clinics |
See Also References |
Children's Hospitals (LL-3000.1450) Pediatrics (LV-6800) |
External Classification Terms |
Ambulatory & Primary Health Care (NTE E30) Health (CAN HC-300) Health Care (USA HC-300) Maternal and Child Health Concerns (UW 2.1.01.08) Outpatient Medical Care (UW 2.1.02.02) Patient Care/Health Care Delivery (NPC E09) Pediatrics (NTE G98) |
Related Concepts |
Children and Youth Early Childhood Programs/Services |
Facet | Service |
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