A diagnosis of juvenile diabetes is frightening to parents, children, and can seem overwhelming. Symptoms often go overlooked or are attributed to other causes such as participation in sports. Diabetes will result in some significant lifestyle changes for the entire family. Juvenile diabetes can appear suddenly and encompass a variety of symptoms. Children may exhibit any of the following symptoms.
- Extreme hunger
- Fatigue
- Frequent urination
- Fruity smelling breath
- Increased thirst
- Irritability or changes in behavior
- Unintentional weight loss
Diabetes can occur in children of any age and the youngest of children that have previously been potty trained may experience bed wetting behaviors. It’s critical for parents to make an appointment with their child’s healthcare provider should they observe any of those symptoms. In diabetes, the amount of sugar within the body builds up in the bloodstream. Without treatment, it can be life threatening.
Diabetes occurs when the pancreas stops producing sufficient insulin. Science hasn’t determined exactly why juvenile diabetes occurs, but it’s believed to be linked to the body’s immune system that’s responsible for fighting bacteria and viruses. Researchers believe that the immune system mistakenly destroys the cells in the pancreas that regulates insulin after being exposed to viruses.
There are four major factors that may increase a child’s risk of becoming diabetic that include a family history of the disease and genetics. Certain viruses may also trigger an immune system response that destroys pancreas cells and race plays a role. Diabetes is more prevalent in children of Hispanic descent.
It’s essential that parents seek medical treatment for their child as soon as possible. Diabetes begins to take a toll on the body from the very beginning in the form of damage to the eyes, kidney and nerves. It increases the potential for heart and blood vessel disease, along with osteoporosis. Learning to test and monitor blood glucose levels is the first step to a healthy life.
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