Knowing the warning signs for type 1 diabetes could save a child's life.
They are as follows:
- Extreme thirst
- Frequent urination
- Sudden vision changes
- Sugar in urine
- Fruity, sweet, or wine-like odor on breath
- Increased appetite
- Sudden weight loss
- Drowsines, lethargy
- Heavy, labored breathing
- Stupor, unconsciousness
If your child exhibits one or more of these symptoms, call a doctor immediately.
Please help us raise awareness about the warning signs of type 1 diabetes - a chronic, debilitating autoimmune disease that is most often diagnosed before the age of 30. As with many diseases, early diagnosis goes a long way toward preventing serious health problems, and even death.
