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.
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Thirst
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Thirst that cannot be satiated is a common symptom of Type 1 Diabetes in children.
Frequent Urination
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Frequent urination is present in children showing the symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes. This usually accompanies the symptoms of thirst.
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Weight Loss
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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
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Candida overgrowth, a side effect of diabetes, can result in frequent yeast infections in girls.
Loss of Energy
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Loss of energy, such as sluggishness and fatigue, is a symptom of Type 1 Diabetes in children.
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