Symptoms of type 1 diabetes in babies or children

Children who are suddenly sleepy or thirsty more than usual may be symptoms of type 1 diabetes. When there are such signs, it is best to take the child to the doctor early, from which there are measures to prevent complications later.

1. What is type 1 diabetes in a child?

Type 1 diabetes is different from type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is common in obese adults and can be seen in children but usually after the age of 10.

Children with type 1 diabetes when the young pancreas produces little or no insulin. The cause is that this condition is caused by auto-immune disorders, which leads to the body's defenses attacking and destroying insulin-producing cells.

2. Symptoms of type 1 diabetes in children

Symptoms of type 1 diabetes in young children are:

  • Urinate regularly, drink plenty of water
  • Losing weight, getting more and more tired and sick

These are the classic symptoms of a child with type 1 diabetes at the on on its onast.

If the child has previously been taught to urinate in the cotton and does not pee at night, but naturally the child begins to piss and the frequency increases then the cause may be diabetes.

Although it is easy for a doctor to detect type 1 diabetes in a child by checking blood glucose, the most difficult is that it is still difficult for parents to recognize when the disease is in its original symptoms.

Type 1 diabetes usually appears in children with flu-like symptoms. However, symptoms may occur slightly differently in the child, including:

  • High blood and urine glucose levels during testing
  • Abnormal thirst
  • Dehydration
  • Frequent urination (babies may need to change diapers more, or they used to be very weekly instructed to go to the bathroom in cotton or toilet but suddenly they pissed)
  • Very hungry but lose weight
  • Loss of appetite in young children
  • Blurred vision
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Abdominal pain
  • Weakness and fatigue
  • Discomfort and mood changes
  • Severe diaper rash but if treated, it will improve
  • Fruity breath and rapid breathing
  • Fungal infections in girls

With a lack of insulin, the body can accumulate a high amount of ketone acid. After initial diagnosis and treatment, some children may go through the stage when the body produces enough insulin and it seems that diabetes has been cured, but in fact, over time, the child will need the appropriate dose of insulin in the appropriate dosage to keep blood glucose levels at normal levels.

Children vomit at night

Nausea can be a symptom of type 1 diabetes

3. Risk factors for type 1 diabetes in children

Risk factors for type 1 diabetes in children include:

  • Family history: Any child whose parents or siblings have type 1 diabetes is at risk.
  • Genetics: Some genes may increase the risk of type 1 diabetes.
  • Race: In the United States, the risk of type 1 diabetes in hispanic white children is lower than in children of other races.
  • Some viruses: Exposure to different viruses can trigger the self-destructive process of pancreatic island cells.

4. Complications of type 1 diabetes in children

Type 1 diabetes can affect important muscles in your body. Therefore, keeping blood glucose levels close to normal levels for the rest of your life can significantly reduce your risk of many complications of diabetes.

Complications may include:

4.1 Heart and vascular diseases

Diabetes increases the risk of developing problems such as narrowed blood vessels, high blood pressure,heart disease and stroke.

4.2 Neurological damage

Excess sugar can damage the formations of small blood vessels that nourish the nerves of the person. This symptom leads to symptoms of tingling, numbness, heat or pain. Nerve damage usually occurs slowly over a long period of time.

4.3 Kidney damage

Diabetes can damage a lot of small blood vessels that have a dialysis function in the child's kidneys.

4.4 Eye damage

Diabetes can damage blood vessels in the retina and lead to a decrease in vision.

Babies breathe wheezing

Type 1 diabetes can cause eye damage

4.5 Osteoporosis

Diabetes can lead to lower bone density than usual and lead to an increased risk of osteoporosis as an adult.

If the child has suspected symptoms of diabetes it is best for parents to give the child a diabetes test for timely diagnosis and treatment of the disease.

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Article reference source: diabetes.org, mayoclinic.org, webmd.com

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About: John Smith

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