signs of diabetes in children

For more information about: signs of diabetes in children visit the Diabetes site DiabetesFAQ.org today.

Q: Question about signs in diabetes in children.?
I recently read that a possiable sign of diabetes in young children is a darkened area on the back of the neck. Is that a darkening of pigment or more like a port wine darkening?

A: our daughter lost about 5kg in weight over her school holidays,we thought because she was keeping fit she lost all her baby fat,her signs were weight loss,drinking lost of water,peeing all the time,sweating,looking withdrawn and pale,and feeling tired all the time,so go get blood check if you not sure

Q: what are the signs of diabetes in children?
i read somewhere about this mother who noticed her 2 year old was always thirsty, and was always going to the bathroom, and had a lot of accidents after he was potty trained… she thought he was just dehydrated so she would always give him water,juice, etc… my daughter is very similar. she is always thirsty! since she drinks SO much, i usually give her 1 part juice and 3-4 parts water in her sippie cup… she is always going potty, and she is also not gaining any weight! she is 2 1/2 and weighs about 26 pounds… she is pretty tall though… should i be worried?

A: my 8yr old daughter was diagnosed 2yrs ago she now takes 2shots a day I took her 2 the doc and explained she had been peeing in the bed and she’d stopped doing that a long time ago plus she stayed thirsty it was never ending they took some blood tested her pee didnt get to go home till a week later goodluck I hope everything will be ok

Q: Is a chronic stomach ach in children be a sign of diabetes?
My daughter has also been shakey, then I give her some OJ and she stops, and she always is thursty and she sometimes feels like she is dying from hunger. She also hasn’t gained alot in a year.

A: That sound like some of the symptoms. You need to get her to a doctor. Diabetes and hypoglycemia (which also has some of those symptomss) aren’t anything to ignore. Diabetes when untreated can cause death. I know, because it happened in my own family this past December. Have her checked out!

Q: does anyone out there have children with diabetes?
My daughter is 2 yrs old, My mother in-law mentioned the other day since my daughter wants to eat all the time and since diabetes runs in the family i should have her checked. My daughter will have cereal most days for breakfast a small snack before lunch (something healthy) a balanced lunch (atleast as balanced as a toddlers can be) a snack in the afternoon then dinner some evenings depending on how she eats dinner she will want a small snack before bed. Does anyone think that her eating habits show a sign of diabetes? And does it show up in children this young? She has never had an over abundance of sugar and ive always tried to keep healthy snacks in the house. I dont believe a child needs cookies , candy, chips, to get them thru the day. I know the only best anwser will come from me taking her to the doc but until i can get her in im trying to ease my troubled mind
thanks to anyone who can help

A: Well. Im 16 years old, and i have a sister that’s 21 with diebetes. She got diagnosed with it when she was about 15. One day she just passed out after lunch at school…Her blood sugar got to high. The doctor said it was really weird for her to just come up having it, because she didn’t have any signs of deibetes…..And deibetes runs on both sides of my family. My Great Grandmother on my moms side died from it. So, if i was you, i’d get her checked out for it. just to be on the safe side.

Hope I helped you out.

Q: Moms of diabetic children?
What were the first signs of your child having diabetes? My toddler drinks an insane amount of milk and water every day…She fills her diapers I mean fills within an hour or two. She loves sweets (don’t they all) and she has horrible night terrors when she has chocolate or sweets close to bed time. I’m mostly concerned with her drinking…she always wants a sippy cup – I fill it and she drinks it in about a minute and asks for more.
help? What kind of testing is involved to find out? No one in our family is diabetic.

A: Diabetes must be diagnosed by a medical doctor, endocrinologist, homeopath or naturopath. If you are at all concerned about whether you have diabetes, especially if you are overweight and have a family history of diabetes, please seek medical advice.

Diabetes is diagnosed quite simply by measuring the levels of glucose in the blood and so a blood test is usually necessary to make a confirmed diagnosis. If a random blood glucose reading is raised, more in depth blood tests may be performed to monitor the body’s response to a glucose load.

There are no clear answers about the cause of Type 1 Diabetes, which makes the pancreas stop producing insulin. Some theorists believe that Type 1 Diabetes may be an auto-immune response or that it could be caused by a virus. Both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes are known to have a strong genetic link. This means that if you have people in your family who have diabetes, then it is even more important to follow a healthy diet, exercise regularly and to take supplements and herbal remedies which can help to prevent diabetes.

Q: diabetes in children?
I had gestational diabetes when I was preganant with my son. Does this increase his risk of having diabetes? I have checked his blood sugar and it seems high but he shows none of the normal signs like thirst,peeing alot,and he has not gained or lost any wieght. My son is five.

A: What is his blood sugar that seems high ?

Q: Are there any signs of the final stages before death from diabetes?
My husband is a diabetic, he doesn’t have insurance and can’t afford his insulin, his sugar levels are never under 600, over the last several months he has lost control of his bodily functions mainly while sleeping, sometimes while awake though, he is also becoming more and more irrate, he is also skin and bones, he gets staff infections almost every 3 months or so, I have been online searching to see if there are signs that he might be in final stages before death, I have 2 small children and I need to be prepared if he is slipping away, he is only 36 years old. Please if anyone has any information I really need it now. Thanks.

A: Get to an ER right away.
There is no way anyone should die like this.
It almost seems as if you are killing him.

The ER staff will help and get you a social worker so he can afford his medication.

Do Not wait any longer. Go now.

Q: Could my 2 year old be showing signs of juvenile diabetes?
He woke up sleepy, confused and lethargic last week. Took him to ER, tests showed blood glucose of 177 and keytones. Doctor smelled keytones in his mouth. Also, urine came back showing glucose and keytones in low amounts. After 2.5 bags of IV fluids and a trip to Texas Children’s, he started acting normal again. By this time, it’s past 10pm. He had been VERY thirsty! All tests came back normal. 2 days later, his pediatrician did a fasting blood glucose that came back normal. The urine test was normal. He is 100% himself now, except I’ve noticed he is drinking more lately. Does anyone have any idea what this could all mean? Pre-diabetes? Honeymoon period? I’m so worried he is going to eventually be diagnosed with Type 1 Juvenile Diabetes.

A: Ask your pediatrician to do an A1c blood test on him, which is a 2-3 month blood glucose average . Then if that comes back high ask for the glucose tolerance test. The A1c is a much better diagnosis than a here and there blood fasting finger stick.

Q: Could my four year old have diabetes?
I have been told that one sign of diabetes is if you consume alot of water in a short period of time. My four year old is constantly drinking water. When he gets a glass of water he will sit and drink the whole glass all at once. My husbands uncle has Diabetes and I was wanting to know the signs of diabetes and if my child could be at risk.

A: My four year old daughter was constantly drinking…anything she could get her hands on. Water, jucie…..and she would gulp it ALL down and before I knew it she would be asking for another drink saying she was so thirsty.

Diabetes runs in my family (My Grandmother, Aunts, as well I HAD gestational diabetes when I was pregnant with her. Because of the family history and a few symptoms that she began to show I immediateley took her to our family doctor and had her tested for juvenile diabetes.

There is a urine sample they can do as well as a blood test) The blood test is more accurate and it will absoloutley give you a positive or negative.

I would have your son tested as soon as possible. Any type of diabetes is something that should NOT be left untreated.
It can lead to serious and life threatening complications in a young child.

It can be controlled by either diet or he may need to recieve insulin. On the other hand he may not even have it and just be a thirsty boy…which thank God was the case for my daugher, she tested negative.

“Diabetes often goes undiagnosed because many of its symptoms seem so harmless. Recent studies indicate that the early detection of diabetes symptoms and treatment can decrease the chance of developing the complications of diabetes.”

Some diabetes symptoms include:

Frequent urination
Excessive thirst
Extreme hunger
Unusual weight loss
Increased fatigue
Irritability
Blurry vision
If you have one or more of these diabetes symptoms, see your doctor right away. You can also take our Online Diabetes Risk Test to find out if you are at risk for diabetes.

There is probably some more really great info (The Canadian Diabetes site or there is also an American one) Web MD as well. But take your son in to see his doctor. Best of LUCK!!

Q: anyone who had a small child diagnosed with diabetes?
Diabetes runs in my family and my 14 month old son was admitted to hospital with a nasty infection 6 weeks ago since we got home 5 weeks ago he is showing signs of diabetes his water intake has gone from 4oz a day to over a pint plus milk he has very dry skin and he is never full up and crys when he sees someone else eating because hes hungry (he eats very healthily) although he is not gaining weight i took him back to my dr today who refused to test him he said in a child this age(14 months) if it was diabetes he would be extremely ill to the point of being rushed to hospital I would appreciate your opinions on this as i know too well how dangerous this can be untreated

A: An infection or even just a cold can be the trigger to diabetes.
My daughter was dxed at age 2.She is now 17 and doing well.
Get to a new doctor and have your child tested.
Do you have friends or family members who could do just a finger stick for him?
It’s not the proper way to dx but it may be a start.
Good luck. Keep us updated.

Q: diabetes in a 2yr old…..?
How do they test a child to see if they are diabetic?
What signs and symptoms should I look for when suspecting diabetes?
Any websites for parents of young children with diabetes?
Any help/suggestions would be welcomed!

A: Yes, 2 years old is young for a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes. But it happens all the time.

You already have some excellent answers, so I’ll just tell you some of our story.

We have an 18 month old daughter. 2 months ago, she caught a cold. Then she didn’t get better. She had the wettest diapers we had ever seen. Some nights, we would change her 3 or 4 times. We thought we had bought some very poorly made diapers and vowed never to buy that brand again.

One day, she was having a good day, so we changed her diaper and took her to the zoo. When we got back to the car she had soaked through her diaper, her clothes, and the stroller in less than 4 hours.

She was fiercely thirsty. She would drink an 8 ounce sippy cup full of whatever seemingly without even breathing. Then she would throw up. Then she would scream for more. We started limiting her to two ounces an hour.

As the days passed, she became more inconsolable. She wanted to be held all the time, yet would be fidgety and uncooperative.

She lost 3 or 4 pounds, which is a big deal because she only weighed something like 24 pounds to start with.

Finally, my wife said it was time to go to the doctor, this just wasn’t right. The doctor did a simple fingerstick blood test with the same kind of monitor a diabetic would use at home. The result was 334. They got a different brand monitor and did it again, 324. OK then…

We spent 3 days in the hospital where she got insulin and fluids, and we got to learn a lot, really fast. We cried, we hugged her, and we loved her. We’re still learning

She has turned back into her normal, bubbly, adorable self. It’s a lot of work, but we do what we have to do.

Sometimes people ask us if it’s hard to poke her fingers for the blood tests or if it’s hard to give her injections. Yes, it’s hard. She doesn’t like it. She doesn’t fight us, though. And it’s a lot harder to watch our child deteriorate into a life-threatening case of ketoacidosis or worse.

Our diabetic educators have been the absolute best. If you don’t already have one, please find one. Call your local hospital that takes care of little kids, and they can refer you.

Make sure you get a Pink Panther book. It’s amazing.

Best of luck!

Q: are my symptoms normal or signs of diabetes?
I’m 23 and as a child I grew up on soda pop, little debies, cool-ade, and sugar puffs. I literally never drank anything other than soda and chocolate mild when I was at school. when I was about 15 I finally stopped the madness and started a healthy diet but now if I’ve been working out hard or just haven’t eaten in a while I get really drained, weak, and light headed if I don’t eat something with sugar in it like an apple. Is this normal, shouldn’t my body be able to create its own sugar or whatever it needs? Is this an early sign of diabetes or normal?

A: thegoobm… !
No this is not a sign of diabetes
Some diabetes symptoms include:
Frequent urination
Excessive thirst
Extreme hunger
Unusual weight loss
Increased fatigue
Irritability
Blurry vision
If you have one or more of these diabetes symptoms, see your doctor right away.
and visit

http://www.reddiabetes.com

Q: How many people in your family have Diabetes? How late in life can you get type 1 Diabetes?
There is a lot of bad Diabetic history in my family. My grandpa has type 2 Diabetes, but I’m not overly concerned with type 2, because I exercise regularly and aside from family history, I don’t really have any of the “at risk” signs. I’m mainly concerned with type 1. My uncle has it, and my brother was diagnosed with it when he was about a year old. A couple of years later, my sister was diagnosed when she was about 12.

I’m the only “kid” in the family without type 1. Some people say since they have it, I’m bound to get it some day. Other people say that 2/3 children with diabetes is already rare, so 3/3 is almost guaranteed not to happen. How should I look at this?

I know most people with type 1 get it when they are younger (hence the name juvenile Diabetes), but I’m sure older people can get it too. How old was the oldest person you know at the time they were diagnosed?
Thanks! I do test my blood once in a while to make sure it’s normal and every couple of years or so I do an official blood test at the doctor’s just to make sure too…

A: Type 1 diabetes can show up at any time in life. Its just a lot more common to show up in younger children. If you are going to get…there is no way to avoid it unfortunatly. But only time will tell. I just reccomend getting tested for diabetes yearly though in case you do by small chance develop it. The oldest person I know was 36. But I am sure there are some out there who had it as older. I would just look at it as something you can not control so just live you life. Keep eating right and exercising and hopefully you can warn off Type 2. Good luck with all of this.

Q: Could this be diabetes? and Which is the preferred test to diagnose in kids?
My son is 10 and quite overweight.
(Yep, I know that’s a bad thing. No, we aren’t junk food junkies. Yes, we need to increase our family’s activity level and we are working on that.)
He has gained 11 pounds in 2 months (approx a 10% increase)! Took him to doc for check up. Kid is also tired. No other obvious diabetes syptoms. Tested thyroid–OK. (Mine is low.)
I have heard of rapid weight gain being a symptom of diabetes, although it’s unusual. I mentioned this concern to doc and that type 1 & gestational diabetes are in my family plus lots of type 2. He said that only weight loss rather than gain would be a sign & didn’t test for diabetes. On the other hand, I think if I request it, he’ll probably do a test.
Could this be diabetes? If so which test is preferrable for children for detecting even pre-diabetes?
Thanks in advance!

A: Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults, and was previously known as juvenile diabetes. In type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar (glucose), starches and other food into energy needed for daily life.

Finding out you have diabetes is scary. But don’t panic. Type 1 diabetes is serious, but people with diabetes can live long, healthy, happy lives.

Conditions & Treatment
Arm yourself with information about conditions associated with type 1 diabetes, and how to prevent them. Conditions associated with type 1 diabetes include hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, ketoacidosis and celiac disease. You will also find helpful information about insulin, choosing blood glucose meters, various diagnostic tests including the A1c test, managing and checking your blood glucose, kidney and islet transplantations, and tips on what to expect from your health care provider.

Complications
Having type 1 diabetes increases your risk for many serious complications. Some complications of type 1 diabetes include: heart disease (cardiovascular disease), blindness (retinopathy), nerve damage (neuropathy), and kidney damage (nephropathy). Learn more about these complications and how to cope with them.

Recently Diagnosed
You’ve just been diagnosed with diabetes. Chances are you have a million questions running through your head. To help you answer those questions, and take the first steps toward better diabetes care, visit the Recently Diagnosed area for people who have just been diagnosed with diabetes, or those needing basic information.

Your Body’s Well Being
Make it a priority to take good care of your body. The time you spend now on eye care, foot care and skin care, as well as your heart health and oral health, could delay or prevent the onset of dangerous type 1 diabetes complications later in life. Plus, some of the best things you can do for your body are to stop smoking, and reduce the amount of alcohol you drink.

Common Concerns
This section addresses various areas to help you live with type 1 diabetes. What do you do when you’re sick? What do you do when you travel? Can you get a flu shot with diabetes? How do you cope with having type 1 diabetes? Are you being discriminated against because you have diabetes? You’ll find answers to these questions, and more in this section.

Ask the Pharmacist
The American Diabetes Association and Rite Aid “Ask the Pharmacist” area is where you can ask a pharmacist a question to help you manage your diabetes. Rite Aid and the ADA have partnered to allow you to access to Rite Aid’s Drug Information Center from our Web site.

Q: Pregnancy Carrying if diabetic?
My mother just found out that she was pregnant. But, i am not sure how many months. She said since her doctor tested her postive and she is pregnant. She said she won’t be able to can’t carry the baby full term. That why, 3 years ago she find out that she was pregnant and doctor told her that she could carry it because of that she had an abortion. she is a diabetic. I thought you could carry child full term. It doesn’t mean the child will have diabetes. But, may have a risk at it of 50%. I am not sure. Do anyone know a website about this information or could give me some information. Cause, I curious what the reason why she don’t have a positive attitude for being pregnant. Beside, i wouldn’t mind a brother or another sister. Since, she haven’t had children within the last 16 years. Note: My mother has 3 children,. She was diagnosis after she had us. We all be tested and no signs of diabetes. Or, i assume about me now. Since, I haven’t been to the doctor in awhile.
She is only 34.
She has type 2 diabetes
Actually, i am not putting her information out there. The general public don’t even know who she is.

A: I have type 2 diabetes and have had it for 9 years. I have an 8 year old, a 5 year old, and a 3 year old. So obviously you can carry a baby full term. Your mother really needs to find a new doctor, and possibly look into mental anguish charges against her current doctor. Not one of my children have the diabetes. The thing about diabetes is just because your mom has it does not mean you will too. Chances are increased to develop diabetes when older, and it may be possible to be born with it, but not likely. A good pediatrician can answer any questions regarding diabetes and pregnancy. Check out this site for further information.

http://www.womenshealthmatters.ca/centres/diabetes/pregnancy/type12.html

Related Posts

• diabetic symptoms
• normal blood sugar levels
• bad teeth and diabetes
• type 1 diabetes and memory loss
• high blood sugar
• osteomyelitis
• glucose levels
• glucose tolerance test
• high blood sugar
• test for diabetes