Recognizing Type 1 Diabetes in Children: Symptoms & Early Detection

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.

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.