Childhood-onset diabetes is one of the most disturbing epidemics plaguing our world today. Luckily, however, the disease itself is not so disturbing if the parent and child take care of monitoring blood sugar levels and keep a healthy lifestyle. Childhood-onset diabetes is primarily type-1 diabetes, but more and more frequently children are beginning to get type-2 diabetes as well. The symptoms of each type are, for the most part, the same. They are:
Type 1 Symptoms
- Frequent urination
- Unusual thirst
- Extreme hunger
- Unusual weight loss
- Extreme fatigue
- Irritability
Type 2 Diabetes
** Any of the type 1 symptoms
- Frequent infections
- Blurred vision
- Cut/bruises that are slow to heal
- Tingling/numbness in the hands/feet
- Recurring skin, gum, or bladder infections
Controlling Childhood-Onset Diabetes
Too much, or not enough, sugar in the blood stream can lead to problems that must be treatment right away. In childhood, management of blood sugar levels …
