A charity has revealed that a "shocking" number of kids are now being rushed to hospitals every single year with diabetes related complications which could prove fatal.

Diabetes UK has revealed that many out of the 3,300 cases of child-diabetes cases across England in 2008-09 could have easily been prevented had better care been provided. The charity stressed that families still found it difficult to access specialist diabetes teams, and high rates of admissions can be directly linked to service cuts.

Estimates have shares that there are about 25,000 youngsters in the UK who suffer from type 1 diabetes. Most often, the condition is effectively diagnosed between the ages of 10 to 14.

In addition to following a strict diet and exercise regime, people suffering from type 1 form of diabetes depend heavily on daily insulin shots. Also, they require regular and frequent monitoring of blood sugar levels.

"It's shocking to see such high numbers of children being rushed to A&E with this life-threatening condition. Children and their parents desperately need better access to pediatric specialist diabetes teams. The number of emergency admissions could be reduced significantly with investment in appropriate care, diabetes advice and practical self-management support", said Douglas Smallwood, Diabetes UK's Chief Executive.