Diabetes is a disease developed due to lifestyle and eating habits, the risk of which is higher in old age, but poor diet and poor lifestyle have made children also victims of diabetes. You know that a child can develop a medical condition like diabetes. Cases of type-1 and type-2 diabetes have increased in children around the world, including India, in the last twenty years.
Children can also become victims of diabetes. Poor eating habits, inactive lifestyle, obesity and family history are responsible for causing diabetes in children. Child diabetes occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin or is unable to use insulin properly. Although children with type-1 and type-2 diabetes have similar symptoms, which need to be recognized in time. Children with diabetes need more care than adults. Let us know what are the symptoms of diabetes in children.
Excess fatigue: Lower and higher levels of sugar in the blood can cause fatigue in children.
frequent urination: In type 1 and type 2 diabetes, the child has more urine.
Excessive thirst: Children may feel more thirsty due to increased sugar levels.
Excessive Hunger: Children’s blood sugar levels may increase as they become more hungry. Inadequate production of insulin can lead to a lack of energy in the body, which can often make the child feel hungry.
Weight loss: Diabetes can lead to rapid weight loss in children.
These symptoms may also appear: Such as blurred vision, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, vomiting, bad breath and fainting may also occur.
Parents should take care in this way when children have diabetes