8 signs of diabetes in children

Despite the fact that scientists have learned to fight this disease quite successfully for the last time, diabetes if the treatment start, or not detected, is still a deadly disease. According to the American Association of diabetologists diabetes is ranked seventh in the list of deadly diseases in the United States. Although less than one percent of children and adolescents infected with the disease their number increases. Knowledge of the symptoms of the disease will allow you to detect this disease in your child.





Symptoms1. Unnatural thirstin diabetes there is excessive formation of sugar in the blood, which in turn absorbs fluid from the tissues, according to research conducted by experts of the Mayo clinic. Constant thirst in a child is the easiest to identify disease by symptom.

2. Frequent urinationAs the baby drinks too much, he more often than usual to go to the bathroom.

3. A hymenium before eyesLikely, your child will need glasses, but it can also mean the presence of diabetes. The sugar draws fluid out of the eye that can cause defocusing of view.

4. Mood swingsIf your child suddenly appears excessive irritability, it could mean diabetes of the first type (obviously, that could be many different reasons for this phenomenon, so do not rush to diagnose and consult a doctor).

5. Weight lossUnexpected weight loss may occur as a result of the fact that your child's body lost sugars, which are used as energy source. Without this, there is an accumulation of fat and reduction of muscle tissue.

6. Strong hungerthe your child's Body needs a source of energy, since lack of insulin does not allow to deliver sugar into the cells. As a result, your child is constantly hungry even after eating.

7. ItchingDiabetes can cause itchy skin due to poor blood circulation or as a result of blastomycosis according to the American Association of diabetologists.

8. FatigueUnusual fatigue can occur in children afflicted with this disease. The lack of sugar in cells can lead to lack of energy.





What to do if your child has discovered these symptoms?If you find more than one of recurring symptoms, take him to the doctor. There will be a decision about the need for tests.

What are the tests?There are several types of tests, but children typically take the analysis on the accidental discovery of sugar in the blood. A review on detection of diabetes mellitus of the first type and it is to determine how high the blood sugar level according to the recommendations of the experts of the Mayo clinics.

It is also possible to perform analysis on glycated hemoglobin, which is the measure of the average glucose content in the blood or analysis of the level of sugar in the blood which is on an empty stomach. May also conduct other tests to determine the type of diabetes.

Will my child ever eat a piece of cake? Thanks to modern science the treatment of diabetes is not an intractable problem and the children affected by this disease, you can do the same as their healthy peers, including the eating of sweets. On the other hand, you have to plan what they eat and how much so that they received some food in reasonable quantities. But because of the restriction of any child, not just a patient with diabetes eating sweets good for his health, isn't it?

How to change life?Most likely you will often have to go to doctors. This is mainly due to the need to ensure that you and your child knew how to fight disease and to measure the level of blood sugar.

You will also need to take blood tests for sugar and, as we have said, to develop a power plan for a healthy lifestyle. With all this and you will easily cope your doctor.

What happens if diabetes is not diagnosed leaking? Diabetes is a terrible disease, if occurs without medical supervision and without identifying it at an early stage. In the long term the results can be eye cataract, kidney failure, Central nervous system up to the stroke and heart attack.

However, many children together with their parents in time find diabetes and do not lead to such serious consequences. Knowing the symptoms will help you avoid the serious consequences of the disease. published

 

P. S. And remember, only by changing their consumption — together we change the world! ©

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