How do I know if my toddler has diabetes?

What Are the Warning Signs of Diabetes in Toddlers?

• Increased thirst or dehydration.
• Frequent or increased urination.
• Weight loss.
• Severe diaper rash.
• Tiredness or fatigue you cannot explain.
• Persistent vomiting.
• Blurred vision.
• Sores and cuts that take longer to heal than usual.

What are the 3 most common symptoms of undiagnosed diabetes?

The three most common symptoms of undiagnosed diabetes include:

• Increased thirst (polydipsia) High blood sugar levels cause increased thirst.
• Increased urination (polyuria) Needing to urinate more throughout the day. Urinating more often than usual at night.
• Increased hunger (polyphagia)

At what age can a child be diagnosed with type 1 diabetes?

People at any age, from toddlers to adults, can be diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. However, most children with type 1 diabetes are diagnosed between the ages of 4 to 6 or during puberty, between the ages of 10 and 14. The exact cause of type 1 diabetes is not known.

At what age is diabetes detected?

Age. Although type 1 diabetes can appear at any age, it appears at two noticeable peaks. The first peak occurs in children between 4 and 7 years old, and the second is in children between 10 and 14 years old.

How do they test a 2 year old for diabetes?

The doctor will do a simple urine test to check for glucose (sugar) in the urine and a finger stick to measure preliminary blood glucose level. A more involved test, called an oral glucose tolerance test, can tell for certain if it’s type 1 diabetes. Your child will need to follow a special diet before this procedure.

How long can a child have diabetes without knowing?

How long can a child have diabetes without knowing? In children under 2 years, the clinical presentation can be non-specific.

Can a 2 year old have diabetes?

Your child could get type 1 diabetes as an infant, or later, as a toddler or a teen. Most often, it appears after age 5. But some people don’t get it until their late 30s. Know the symptoms of type 1 diabetes so you can help keep your child healthy.

What to do if you suspect your child has diabetes?

If you notice any of the symptoms of diabetes in your child, it’s important to get them a physical exam as soon as possible, so their doctor can begin treatment right away. The doctor will do a simple urine test to check for glucose (sugar) in the urine and a finger stick to measure preliminary blood glucose level.

Can I test my child for diabetes at home?

Fortunately, your child’s blood sugar level can be checked anywhere and anytime by using a home blood sugar (glucose) meter. Blood sugar meters give results quickly. Knowing your child’s blood sugar level helps you treat low or high blood sugar before it becomes an emergency.

How do you check for diabetes at home?

Home testing follows these general steps:

1. Wash your hands.
2. Put a lancet into the lancet device so that it’s ready to go.
3. Place a new test strip into the meter.
4. Prick your finger with the lancet in the protective lancing device.
5. Carefully place the subsequent drop of blood onto the test strip and wait for the results.