Nigeria, March 9 -- Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how the body processes blood sugar (glucose), a key source of energy. Although often associated with adults, medical experts say children can also develop the condition, sometimes with serious health consequences if it is not detected early.

Childhood diabetes occurs when the body either produces little or no insulin or cannot effectively use the insulin it produces.

According to the International Diabetes Federation, about 1.8 million children and adolescents under the age of 20 are living with Type 1 diabetes globally. The organisation notes that thousands of new cases are diagnosed every year, highlighting the growing burden of childhood diabetes.

Research from a terti...