f you have a toddler who is having trouble regulating their blood sugar levels, there are certain signs to look for. One of the most common symptoms of diabetes in toddlers is high blood sugar levels. Other symptoms of diabetes in toddlers can include feeling tired all the time, extreme hunger, and shakiness. If you notice any of these symptoms in your toddler, it is important to get them checked out by a doctor.1
A toddler with diabetes has high blood sugar levels because their body doesn’t produce enough insulin. Symptoms of diabetes in toddlers may include:
• Increased thirst and urination
• Unusual hunger or appetite
• Rapid weight gain or loss
• Frequent infections, especially ear infections and tooth decay
• Unusual tiredness or lack of energy2
The symptoms of diabetes in toddlers can vary, but usually include increased thirst, increased urination, weight loss, blurred vision, and painful feet and legs. If you notice any of these symptoms in your toddler, contact their doctor immediately.3
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Diabetes is a disease in which the body cannot produce enough insulin or do not use insulin correctly. This can cause high blood sugar levels, which can lead to serious health problems. Symptoms of diabetes in toddlers may include:n
• Increased thirst and urinationn• Fatiguen• Blurred visionn• Constipation or diarrhean• Extreme hungern• Unusual weight loss or gain4
For toddlers with diabetes, the symptoms can vary depending on how severe the diabetes is. However, some common symptoms of diabetes in toddlers include: excessive thirst, frequent urination, increased hunger and thirst, weight loss, feeling tired, irritability and excessive crying. If you are concerned that your toddler has diabetes, be sure to consult a doctor.