Initial clinical management of childhood diabetes.

Abstract

An appropriate guideline of clinical management of childhood diabetes is outlined with principle of management, which is divided into four steps mainly planning, program, goals and monitoring of management. A basic philosophy on goals of care, multi-disciplinary team approach and an intimate partnership building between care team members and patients with their families, based on true trust and respect, should be taken into proper consideration from the beginning of therapies. Balanced pragmatism, compromised between patient's lifestyle demands and medical ideal control, is emphasized with a sensible practicality.