Symptoms in Diabetic Children

Diabetes is characterized by the body's inability to metabolize and utilize insulin properly. In children, Type 1 Diabetes is the most common type diagnosed, and the most serious. Detecting diabetes early is important for maintaining a healthy life, and it is especially important to identify diabetes in children. Here are the most common symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes in children.

Thirst

Thirst that cannot be satiated is a common symptom of Type 1 Diabetes in children.

Frequent Urination

Frequent urination is present in children showing the symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes. This usually accompanies the symptoms of thirst.

Weight Loss

Sudden and unexplained weight loss in a child is a symptom of Type 1 Diabetes, and is typically the most common way that parents detect Type 1 Diabetes in children.

Yeast Infections

Candida overgrowth, a side effect of diabetes, can result in frequent yeast infections in girls.

Loss of Energy

Loss of energy, such as sluggishness and fatigue, is a symptom of Type 1 Diabetes in children.

Resources

• Information on Diabetes in Children

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