Signs Of Diabetes In Kids

By Marcus Clarkson

When it comes to understanding and knowing what Diabetes is then the internet is a great place to start your investigations. As you will soon discover especially if a parent there are lots of places that can tell you what the signs of Diabetes in kids are.

What is also important to note is that there are several different types of Diabetes that both children and adults can suffer from. However, for children the most common form is known as Type 1 Diabetes. It is this type of diabetes which will actually prevent the body from producing insulin which it needs.

Although some children may suffer from Type 2 the problem with Type 1 is that the onset of this condition happens very quickly. Whilst with Type 2 it can take some time before any of the signs or symptoms begin to appear. Below we take a look at the most common signs associated with Type 1.

1. Kids will need to urinate more often. This is because their bodies can not produce insulin which it uses to convert glucose into energy. Any excess glucose the body holds is passed through to the urinary tract and once there begins to absorb fluids. This in turn then results in a child need to go to the toilet more as their bladder will feel full far more often.

2. A child will need to drink more water than would considered to be normal. Again this is because their body is retaining high amounts of glucose in it rather than converting it into energy. If at any time you notice your drinking more and going to the toilet more than would considered to be normal it would be wise to arrange for them to see a doctor as soon as possible.

3. When it comes to what are the signs for diabetes another one that often may make you believe that your child has this condition is that they eat more. Again this is a result of their bodies being unable to convert the glucose into energy correctly. So they tend to eat more in order to help counteract the problem.

4. The fourth sign that your child may well be suffering from Type 1 Diabetes is that they start to complain about feeling tired all of the time. Again because their body is unable to produce insulin to convert the glucose that they have eaten into energy.

5. The final sign of Diabetes in kids is that although they are eating and drinking more they are actually losing weight. Because their body is not getting enough glucose from what they consume to provide their body with energy it is having to take it from elsewhere. The quickest way for a child's body to do is this by using up any stored fat that the body may have. Also because a child needs to urinate more they are losing more fluids than their body can absorb and this further leads to weight loss. - 30310

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