Reviewed by: Dr. Ritu Budania
Disclaimer: Informative, not prescriptive.
In children excessive thirst and frequent urination could be the early signs of diabetes
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Bedwetting in a previously dry children could signal diabetes, as high sugar levels cause frequent urination, even during sleep.
Children may experience symptoms like itchy skin and dry mouth.
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Children with diabetes may still feel hungry after eating because their bodies can't use the energy from food properly.
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Despite eating meals, children with diabetes may experience unexplained weight loss because their bodies cannot effectively utilize the energy from food.
Feeling tired, lazy, or sleepy can be signs of diabetes in children. Their bodies can't use blood sugar for energy, leaving them low on fuel.
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Children with diabetes may show behavioral changes, such as irritability, anxiety, or aggression. Some may feel sad or even experience depression.
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Diabetes can affect a child's eyesight early on, leading to vision problems
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Fruity breath in children can be a sign of diabetes, caused by ketones building up in the bloodstream and urine.
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In kids, slow wound healing might signal diabetes
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