Warning Signs

Type I Diabetes Warning Signs

Check the following:

• Excessive Thirst
• Excessive Urination
• Weight Loss
• Yeast infections
• Dehydration (in spite of good fluid intake)
• Vomiting
• Lethargy
• Confusion
• Flu-like Symptoms
• Extreme thirst
• Bedwetting
• Fruity odor to breath

If your child exhibits three or more of these symptoms you should probably have them checked for diabetes.

Type 2 Diabetes Warning Signs

• Increased thirst
• Increased hunger (especially after eating)
• Dry mouth
• Frequent urination
• Unexplained weight loss (even though you are eating and feel hungry)
• Fatigue (weak, tired feeling)
• Blurred vision
• Headaches
• Loss of consciousness (rare)
• Slow-healing sores or cuts
• Itching of the skin (usually around the vaginal or groin area)
• Frequent yeast infections
• Recent weight gain
• Velvety dark skin changes of the neck, armpit and groin, called acanthosis nigricans
• Numbness and tingling of the hands and feet
• Decreased vision

If your child exhibits three or more of these symptoms you should probably have them checked for diabetes.

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