Diabetes impacts how your body transforms food into energy and is chronic. Diabetes comes in two forms: type 1 and type 2.
Children and teens can get type 2 diabetes, which is more common in adults. When the body becomes insulin-resistant or doesn't produce enough insulin to manage blood sugar. Poor diet, inactivity, and obesity can induce type 2 diabetes.
Drinking and urinating frequently may suggest diabetes. Check for bed-wetting, frequent bathroom visits, or excessive urine volumes.
Notice if your child is too hungry or loses weight while eating more. This may indicate diabetes.
Undiagnosed diabetes can make kids fatigued even after resting.Blurry vision or problems focusing may indicate elevated blood sugar. Eye exams are necessary if you have visual problems.
Your child with diabetes may be thirsty and ask for water constantly. Frequent urination generates extreme thirst to fight dehydration.Increasing thirst or urine, impatience, mood swings, and unusual behavior can be warning signs.
Diabetes can numb or tingle hands, feet, or legs. Note symptom complaints.Consult a doctor or pediatrician for any of these symptoms. Diabetes cannot be cured, but insulin, diet, exercise, and blood sugar monitoring help control it.
The child's therapy may include doctors, dieticians, and diabetes educators. Regular healthcare is essential for a child's long-term health.