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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.

  1. 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.

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