Signs of diabetes in young children include increased thirst and urination, increased hunger with weight loss, dry mouth, fruity smelling breath, fatigue, weakness, and treatment-resistant diaper rashes. Parents should not ignore these signs as untreated diabetes can lead to severe symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and rapid breathing.
Because children often have difficulty explaining exactly how they feel, it can be difficult to tell the difference between a healthy child and one who needs to be tested for diabetes. However, there are some signs that the valuation is in order. Among these are increased thirst and urination, increased hunger accompanied by weight loss, dry mouth and fruity smelling breath. Fatigue, weakness, and treatment-resistant diaper rashes can also be a cause for concern.
One of the signs that a child may have diabetes is their urination habits. A child with diabetes often urinates much more frequently than other young children. Some parents may notice that increased urination seems to go hand in hand with the child’s increased thirst. Unfortunately, increased thirst is a sign of diabetes even in young children.
Children are notorious for their appetite changes. Some may be very picky about what they eat for a while and then seem to have unexplained appetite spikes. For the most part, changes in children’s appetite are considered normal. Sometimes, however, they can be a warning sign of diabetes. For example, if a child seems to have an increased appetite but is losing weight, this could be a sign that they have diabetes.
Some of the signs that may indicate diabetes in young children involve the mouth and throat. For example, a child with diabetes may experience dry mouth and throat symptoms. He may also have a fruity smell on his breath.
Fatigue is also among the signs of diabetes in young children. A child who has diabetes may seem excessively tired or even weak at times when he should be energetic. He can even seem sleepy at times when he should be wide awake.
Babies who have yet to be potty trained may have diabetes symptoms that show up in the diaper area. For example, a baby with the condition may get diaper rash, which can develop even in healthy babies. When a baby with diabetes has diaper rash, however, it may not go away, even after use of a medicated diaper rash ointment.
Many signs of diabetes in young children are minor, and parents may mistakenly pass them off as other problems. When diabetes goes undiagnosed and untreated, however, other symptoms can occur. For example, some children may experience stomach pain and severe nausea and vomiting. Untreated cases may also be marked by rapid breathing that is heavier than normal.
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