Signs and symptoms of diabetes in infants, children, and adults
Diabetes is not as rare as some people think. In fact, according to various sources, there are between 25 and 26 million people with diabetes in the United States. Diabetes is not a disease that affects the elderly and overweight people. Different types may affect babies, the elderly, and between the two.
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To better understand the nature of diabetes, it is helpful to understand the signs and symptoms of different ages. Here are some of them.
Infants
Observing the signs and symptoms of diabetes in babies can be tricky. In addition to hyperglycemia, experts also carefully look for symptoms of hypoglycemia. High blood sugar (hyperglycemia) is usually related to diabetes, but low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) can also be a symptom.
Babies with low blood sugar may tremble and squeak, and their lips and/or fingers may appear pale or blue. Hyperglycemia may manifest as dehydration or in babies who drink frequently and need to urinate frequently. Also, the sweetness in urine suggests diabetes.
Other symptoms of infant diabetes include excessive sleepiness, extreme hunger, and slow healing of inflammation. Some sources recommend looking for a black rash on the back of the baby's neck. It feels a bit silly.
Child
Like babies, children with diabetes may feel thirsty and frequent urination. He or she can still lose weight despite hunger. Some sources say that unexplainable weight loss is the biggest sign of childhood diabetes. Other symptoms include:
- *Whimsical
- * Irritability
- *fatigue
- *Abnormal behavior (behaving not like yourself)
- * Vision problems, especially blurred vision
- *Chronic yeast infections, especially girls
- *Tingling hands and feet
Adult
Adults can develop type I or juvenile diabetes, especially young people. Type 2 diabetes develops later and is different from type 1 diabetes, but the symptoms of the two are very similar. In adults, the following symptoms may indicate diabetes:
- *Unexplainable weight loss-You should pay attention to this symptom, especially because adults think weight loss is good. This is especially true if your doctor says you are at risk of diabetes because you are overweight. However, if the weight loss is not explained and is accompanied by other symptoms, it is recommended to see a doctor.
- *Thirst and urination-Like babies and young children, adults who have not been diagnosed with diabetes are often thirsty. The more you drink, the more you urinate. If you drink alcohol, only urinate, and are thirsty and unsatisfactory, it may be the cause of diabetes.
- * Limb numbness, like children, adults may feel numbness in their hands and feet.
What should I do if it is not diabetes?
Some diseases mimic the symptoms of diabetes. These include liver disease, morbid obesity, and the side effects of certain cholesterol and blood pressure drugs.
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